[missann]

Let me clarify about my definition of "re-using"

I would never re-use mix from one plant to another.

I just meant that it is convenient for me to do this if I don't want bugs in my house, and I can't spray for whatever reason, and the mix is only 2 moths or so old.

I live in a little town where it is very hard to find good orchid potting mix, and when I do find it, it is expensive. Also, I have gone through every Home D. Lowes, Fred Myer, etc looking for plain yard mulch that would suit my needs, and I am yet to find any.

As far as friendly fungus/bacteria, I have a transplant product that I can water with that adds a lot of mychroorizae (sp?) which is the friendly fungus that orchids in the wild have a symbiotic relationship with, and it is what breaks down the organic material to form nutrients that the orchids can absorb.

I just thought I would post my method for the people who are worried about bad fungus in their peat moss, and hoped they could get some ideas from it.