CalMag - Orchid Board

LFC25 · #1 03-22-2018, 10:29 AM

Anyone using MSU but at the same time supplement with CalMag on their orchids?

Ray · #2 03-22-2018, 10:51 AM

If you are using the MSU RO formula (13-3-15-8Ca-2Mg), in my opinion, it's not necessary to supplement it further. If your interest is magnesium, use Epsom Salt.

Dollythehun · #3 03-22-2018, 11:08 AM

Yes. I use it maybe once a month. I did use epsom salts as Ray suggested initially, for I hoped a quick jolt, then I switched to calmag. Frankly, I don't see a difference on anything except my phals. I put egg shells in with my Catts.

There is something about my water which binds up the mag over time.

LFC25 · #4 03-22-2018, 11:14 AM

Thanks for your reply, Ray.

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Originally Posted by Dollythehun

Yes. I use it maybe once a month. I did use epsom salts as Ray suggested initially, for I hoped a quick jolt, then I switched to calmag. Frankly, I don't see a difference on anything except my phals. I put egg shells in with my Catts.

There is something about my water which binds up the mag over time.

Thanks Dolly.

greenpassion · #5 03-22-2018, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray

If you are using the MSU RO formula (13-3-15-8Ca-2Mg), in my opinion, it's not necessary to supplement it further. If your interest is magnesium, use Epsom Salt.

Just curious Ray. If the MSU for well water is used, would cal-mag be necessary?

camille1585 · #6 03-23-2018, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by greenpassion

Just curious Ray. If the MSU for well water is used, would cal-mag be necessary?

I would say that since the well water version has no magnesium (does have calcium), the necessity of adding cal-mag or epsom salts would depend on the quality of your tap/well water.

Ray · #7 03-23-2018, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by camille1585

I would say that since the well water version has no magnesium (does have calcium), the necessity of adding cal-mag or epsom salts would depend on the quality of your tap/well water.

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greenpassion · #8 03-23-2018, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by camille1585

I would say that since the well water version has no magnesium (does have calcium), the necessity of adding cal-mag or epsom salts would depend on the quality of your tap/well water.

Good to know. I use epsom salts because I noticed the blotching in my leaves several months back. There's visible Improvement in any new growth. Thanks for the info!