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Old 08-17-2008, 11:07 PM
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I purchased this beautiful bloomer earlier this summer. It had a great fragrance and a beautiful spike. But now that the bloom is recently finished, I want to re-pot. Without having actually pulled the plant out of the pot, it appears to be potted in volcanic rock. I would like to re-pot in the same medium it is accustomed to, but I can't find volcanic rock for purchase. Judging from the roots growing wildly out of the pot, it seems to have a fine root system. I have sphagnum moss, different grades of bark, coir, and I just bought some Aliflor; which I am tempted to use.
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Old 08-18-2008, 06:00 AM
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Hi John,
That is really a beauty! I suspect the Ailflor would be a good substitute, be sure to move it up to a pot that is only 2" wider than what it is in now.....i.e., if it's in a 6" pot, go up to an 8"......leaving 1" space around outside edge of plant. They like to be root bound.

If you want to wait a bit before re-potting, I have access to Lava Rock..........PM me and we'll work something out. I just bought a bag last week.

Al
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Old 08-18-2008, 04:55 PM
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That orchid is to die for, I want one!!
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