CYMBIDIUMS GROWING IN LIZA BUCKETS

[Des]

Hi

Thought you might like to see this. This is a cymbidium which I potted into a 9 litre bucket 3 years ago. It has grown so well that it has extruded out of the bucket - I call these Liza buckets as there are no holes in the bottom of the bucket, but I drill holes (using a tapered drill) on the sides about 40mm from the bottom of the bucket, which in effect creates a reservoir of water in the bottom, an ideal situation in this current drought we are experiencing. Water is hard to come by, we are up the creek with a paddle but no water!!!




This photo is taken as I took the plant out of the 9L bucket. Do you see any rotten roots, there just aren't any after standing in nutrient water, there were at least 2 cups of water still in the bottom of the bucket.




Out of a 9L Liza bucket and into a 20L Liza bucket


REGARDS
Des

[Zoi2]

The plant and roots are amazing!
Joann

[Queenslander]

This has got to make my bucket list!!!
Well done.

[stonedragonfarms]

What sort of media are you using in the buckets Des?

[Des]

I use coco nut husk,which has a PH of 5.5 to 6.5 and a EC of 400 or less I find this to be very important if you want healthy plants. Feeding your plants with lots of fertilizer can do them harm and stunt their growth ,so I give them less more often

[POLKA]

And it would seem to me very sucessful semi-hydro culture -- look at the leaves -- no dead leaf tips! I'd say that you are on to something for others to consider.

I had heard something along these lines before, but can't remember where or when. But it seems to be a great way to grow cymbids.

Great growing!

May all your orchids bloom like crazy!

Rex
aka POLKA

[stonedragonfarms]

I use CHC as well Des, though I think I will have to give a few a go in the manner you are using...I need to store this bit of info away for repotting next spring...
Adam