Do any on the forum use Orchiata ?

[WalkingHorse]

Originally Posted by Ray

I find it better to use the appropriate size for the plant and NOT add anything to it.

A word to the wise: Orchiata can be very hard to wet, initially. You do not want to soak it, as that extracts the dolomite used in the aging process. Instead, pour hot water over it - only enough to wet it with little runoff - then wait 15-30 minutes and repeat. That will "open up" the structure, allowing it to absorb better going forward. Once it has cooled, it's ready to use.

Ray when you say hot water how hot are we talking about? I bought two big bags of Orchiata a few weeks ago for my upcoming major repot extravaganza. Thanks so much!