Help with Sphag n' Bag Techniques

[Douglas Scanlan]

Sharonpoole this definitely helps. Mostly you have helped me confirm that I am on the right track. I have already put the orchids I am trying to grow new roots on in a shag n' bag set up. My KLN and my Prime Agra will not arrive until another week from now, so I needed to move ahead with something. Also I'm gone on vacation for a week or more when the shipment arrives, so I can trust the sphag n bag to take care of my plants while I'm gone.
I plan to start my orchids in the S/H as soon as I feel comfortable with the amount of new root growth. Thanks for the tips on treating each new nodule with sphag and KLN daily, that's helpful. I'm optimistic.

[Douglas Scanlan]

Also I am using the heating pad right now as well. And I think I found the perfect shady but humid and warm location.

[Sharon's Sheepdogs]

Doug,

I forgot to mention that there are two places I'm familar with that actually sell self-contained hydroponic pots with a water gauge specifically for orchids.

I prefer using these pots because it is easier to keep track of when an orchid needs to be watered. What I really find helpful though is you can actually fill the container higher on occassion using the water gauge as a measure when you are going on vacation, out of town etc. This prevents having to worry whether your orchids are receiving enough water while you are away.

I purchase these pots at either hydro-orchids.com Home or interiorwatergardens.com. However, it is Ray's site and forum that I refer to when I have a question about growing in S/H because of the amount of information he provides there.

If you have a question about S/H that you need a quick answer to, feel free to send me an e-mail. I'll be happy to help you if I can. If not, there's always Ray's S/H forum.

You are definitely on the right track. Once you get used to growing in S/H, you will love it. Happy Growing and have a Great Vacation!!!

Sharon

[Douglas Scanlan]

thanks Sharon, Im sure I'll be emailing you lots.