well today is Watering/Feeding day. I purchased K-Lite and KelpMax from Ray 'First Ray'. Aside from the order we had a nice conversation, 'looking forward to speaking to you again'. I'm not using the KelpMax at this watering, I will start using it August 1st, and then apply ONLY one time per month, as instructed.
Now, to my questions: I now understand how to water in the S/H mode of orchid growing (flood the pots). I have noticed because I live in South Florida and face SSW and have temperatures in the 90's I have to water a minimum of two times per week (probably more in August), that's alright I'm Retired any way
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Before I ask my question, I have to explain not only the conditions of my growing but the fact that I have never had any problems with Diseases or Pests that I have read other orchid 'Keepers' (my word) have (the only pests I have are small ants and I have 'Wolf Spiders'). That is why I feel that 'my environment is sterile'.
When I water/feed my orchids I pour the water through and flood the plant--I do the same thing to all my plants one by one-- I reuse the same water (I make about two gallons) for all the plants. I have noticed that the TDS ppm of the water increases. Is it alright to reuse the water/fertilizer over and over again, and when I'm finished watering, through out what's left of the fertilizer. Any suggestions, opinions or facts will be helpful....Zoren..
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