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Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture

12-14-2009, 04:48 PM

Replies: 9

constant water at leaf intersection on phrag. besseae

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Posted By bard

I think I have an explanation for the water at...

I think I have an explanation for the water at intersection of leaves on my Phrag. Besseae. I mentioned the problem to a friend who retired as a researcher in Plant Science at CU. He designed and...

Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture

12-09-2009, 09:21 AM

Replies: 9

constant water at leaf intersection on phrag. besseae

Views: 1,723

Posted By bard

I just had an additional thought. In a cloud...

I just had an additional thought. In a cloud forrest I believe it mists heavily every night yet orchids thrive so my condition, if cause by nighttime "rain", may be normal for some orchids. The only...

Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture

12-09-2009, 08:56 AM

Replies: 9

constant water at leaf intersection on phrag. besseae

Views: 1,723

Posted By bard

Thanks for that Ray. It makes perfect sense but...

Thanks for that Ray. It makes perfect sense but why don't I get any water retention in the leaf intersections of my phals and paphs? That would really worry me. The phals are in pure spagh. and the...

Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture

12-09-2009, 08:43 AM

Replies: 9

constant water at leaf intersection on phrag. besseae

Views: 1,723

Posted By bard

That's a good thought but it is not the cause the...

That's a good thought but it is not the cause the fans eliminate all condensation except rarely small amts.on the plexi sides and doors just after misting. The fans are so effective that all water...

Forum: Terrarium Gardening

12-08-2009, 10:37 AM

Replies: 4

Help for fan and heat!

Views: 1,309

Posted By bard

I have my lights, 4 2' fl tubes, in a separate...

I have my lights, 4 2' fl tubes, in a separate box above the main case. I mounted a sheet of 1/4 plexi separating the lights from the growing space. When I set it up the heat from the FL fixture was...

Forum: Semi-Hydroponic Culture

12-08-2009, 10:15 AM

Replies: 9

constant water at leaf intersection on phrag. besseae

Views: 1,723

Posted By bard

constant water at leaf intersection on phrag. besseae

I am growing my phrag besseae in pure diatomite in a 4" clay pot sitting in 3/4" of rain water. It is growing beautifully and has been for over 2 years, repotted last June. It blooms regularly in...

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