styrofoam peanuts as THE potting medium?

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Merlyn

Back off track to answer. I bought a large bag of the red lava rock. When opening I found that there are many different sizes already there, just fishing around will get them. I haven't had to break any but a few and all I did was use a hammer and protect my eyes while smashing at them in a bucket. All I do when using it is wash off the dust with the hottest water out of the tap in a colander I keep for my orchid media. I kept a Den in nothing but the lava rock for a few years until he decided that he didn't want to be a compact anymore or else he was off duty as a compact orchid and I don't keep any of the standard Dens !!!

HTH !

thanks so much for the info! I have a couple Catt types in straight pumice, both growing like weeds - the BS one blooms like crazy too - so I've been wanting to try lava rock - also seems like a good addition to other mixes for orchids. Cheaper than the pumice, as well as bigger pieces

Now, I just need my car to work, or someone to drive me to HD