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Originally Posted by Edward Brookes
I was wondering if you ever use foliar feeding for your plants? I think it is a neglected method, which is unfortunate because it is effective, & when plants are in trouble, such as with root rot, it can do wonders as a pick up & grow treatment. I use it in the late afternoon, & aim to get the VERY fine spray on the underside of the leaves. That is where the stomata are most numerous, & they open at night. I was taught this by a grower whose rather tumbled - down greenhouse was permanently jammed with phals in spike. He used only organic feeds, especially seaweed extract. I can't recall ever detecting any unpleasant smell, because the mist of very dilute fertilizer was so light.
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I do mist with seaweed sometimes, but some people do not recommend it due to it causing fungus. I mist sometimes in the morning if it is going to be a hot day with just plain water but most of the time I do it after I get home from work which is about 5:30pm. Do you think I should do it later in the evening? It is getting dark now about 8:30pm. I have a small bottle that puts out a very fine mist.
Thanks for the advise.
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Originally Posted by Orchid Whisperer
Regarding the medium, if it is a mix that contains coir or coconut husk chips, I soak it an rinse it thoroughly, then let it air dry.
Also, if the medium is a mix that contains fines or dust, I rinse it/dry it.
If the medium is more or less clean, no fine particles, I usually use it as-is.
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Thank you for the reply. I use the better gro special blend. It makes a lot of sense to not put wet medium on a plant that is suffering from rot root. I have noticed when they are first repotted they do not use much water. I will try one with dry medium and see how it goes. thanks a bunch
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