I have been using Jerry's Grow when I fertilize, which is supposed to lower the PH of the water as does the CHC. My water has a Ph of 7.8-8.0, so it is very akaline and is fairly hard. I am almost out of Jerry's Grow, so I am not sure what type/brand of fertilizer I should use when I run out. Any suggestions whould be most appreciated.
I save enough rainwater each rainy season to carry me through the dry season on the weeks I don't fertilize. I am close to running out now, so I may have to use tap water for a month or so. The same thing happened last year, and all went well.
I did have some loss of buds due to a cold snap last January. I was away on a fishing trip when it occured, so no measures where taken to protect the plants. I lost a couple of Cattlyas toward the outside edge of my growing area which is a covered patio. All of the Cymbidiums made it, though a couple lost their spikes due to weather. Funny thing was plants right next to each other would either make it or loose the buds.
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