Favorite Cattleya Mix

[isurus79]

I like to put wine corks stacked vertically (side by side) in the bottom of the pot and then use large grade bark for the rest of media. I also use plastic pots with 4-6 large slits cut into the side. This method allows for fast drying. Since I grow outside, if we get a few weeks of rain, I dont worry because the media dries so quickly.

[kavanaru]

Originally Posted by isurus79

I like to put wine corks stacked vertically (side by side) in the bottom of the pot and then use large grade bark for the rest of media...

wow, that's a great idea for the plants... but just imagine, some of us would end up attending the AA meetings after so much wine and the worst is that we will not be allowed to say: "Hello, My name is XXX, I am alcoholic, but did it only for the sake of my chids!"

anyway, a great idea

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by kavanaru

wow, that's a great idea for the plants... but just imagine, some of us would end up attending the AA meetings after so much wine and the worst is that we will not be allowed to say: "Hello, My name is XXX, I am alcoholic, but did it only for the sake of my chids!"

anyway, a great idea

Drink up!! Its for a good cause!!!

I use strictly lava rocks. Some of my catts are outside all summer in the heavy Florida rainy season, and it works well for that application. I need something that will dry out fairly quickly and not rot.

I have really wanted to try that, but for some reason havn't yet. After all, I live on an island made of lava rock!! All the free media I could ever want!!