Ray, thank you for your speedy reply. I read every thing you wrote about S/H growing on First Rays LLC, I might have missed the part that you found LECA by it's self so wanting to know as much about your S/H process I asked the question.
The reason I've been asking as many questions I have is because, even though I have been keeping and re-blooming Orchids (I don't feel I grow Orchids because I don't grow from seed or pollinate to grow) for many years. My conditions are very challenging and I've lost a lot of orchids (that where very expensive). I only recently discovered S/H. I felt that this method of growing would be perfect for my conditions. You have mentioned that my purchasing a portable A/C might not be the problem. And, I understand your feelings, but I can say,' ever since I purchased the A/C & re-potted to S/H all my plants look much better, new growth and I can see roots traveling down toward the water reservoir. I'm not going to explain my schedule (I explained it before under another thread). I'm hoping this will make me a better 'Orchid Keeper', thank you again...
...Zoren...
S/H LECA & Charcoal
-waving, I understand the concept KISS and I am trying to keep it Simple, but, questions pop into my head so I'll ask more questions about growing orchids S/H. I understand that Charcoal helps filter impurities and helps control pathogens in Potting medium. To come to the point 'should I add charcoal to my LECA S/H mix'? If yes, how much charcoal should add to the mix? As Ray has said many times ...questions help us all be better growers. Thanks in advance...Zoren...
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