Dumb And Dumber

[bellini girl]

Orlando dee, the aliflor is inert and does not break down. In the long run you spend less money. You can reuse it too. some people add a weak solution of bleach, others bake in the oven to get rid of any germs

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[Dorothy]

Here is a great thread on recycling (reusing) this medium and members give their suggestions on how they clean it - http://www.orchidboard.com/community...-h-medium.html

[cb977]

I only use aliflor for the majority of my plants for a number of reasons. You don't have to repot as often because it doesn't rot. It's much neater to work with. It looks nicer. Bugs and pests don't make themselves a home in there...once in a while I find a rebel but mostly, no bugs The expense of having to buy potting mix for a large collection is cut way down because the aliflor can be reused once it's disinfected. I use a bleach solution, let it soak for a day or so, then rinse it well and let it soak another day in some clean water with KLN in it.