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10-25-2010, 08:21 AM
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Has anyone tried growing terrestrials such as Phaius and calanthe in S/H? Would they grow in S/H or not?
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10-25-2010, 10:23 AM
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While I haven't tried Phaius tankervilleae in S/H, I have every reason to believe that it would grow excellently in true S/H. I have a lot of experience with this species. It loves water!
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10-25-2010, 10:32 AM
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Almost anything can be grown that way. In addition to all of my tropical houseplants, tomatoes, and basil (in the greenhouse over the winter), I currently have phaius, phaiocalanthe, and even some ludisas growing in S/H culture.
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10-25-2010, 11:55 AM
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I know houseplants can grow in s/h so I don't see why they shouldn't. You just don't need the all air holes.  |
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10-25-2010, 06:40 PM
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Hi Hornet, I've been growing my Phaiocalanthe and my Gastrophaius in s/h for about 8 months - still no spikes but the plants responded to the transfer well and are healthy. Go for it!  Quote:
I haven't yet tried the Ludisia although I've done my other jewels with good results.
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10-25-2010, 08:16 PM
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cheers guys. What ferts are recomended for S/H? Would i be ok using natural ferts like the carp fertilisers?
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10-25-2010, 08:29 PM
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Hornet, check out this website! Orchid Growing Supplies Semi-hydroponics Hydroponics Orchid Books PrimeAgra
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10-26-2010, 10:22 AM
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Paula, everything gets the same food, in my case the Greencare Orchid Special (MSU stuff) for RO water. Any fertilizer that is complete will work. Orchids don't get any appreciable nutrition from other media either - unless it decomposes, in which case we have a good chance of rotting the roots. DO NOT grow tomatoes along side of your orchids. Tomatoes emit ethylene gas as they grow, which is toxic to orchids.
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10-26-2010, 05:40 PM
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Thanks!
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