hydroton vs. prime agra?

[Ranchnanny]

Orchidjunky - I don't fertilize every watering every third watering the rest of the time I do a water run through. I just fill up the container then let it run out. You can tell when it needs water as the bottom water depletes. What I like about it is that the medium isn't soaking wet its moist so you really can't overwater. I have Phal., Catts, Dens all in S/H and I having great success. However, the 'chids' in the orchidarium don't get watered as often due to the humidity and they are growing faster then the 'chids' out in room temps/humidity. Well maybe Ray can answer the question about psuedo bulbs. I have one and it is in s/h and I do a water run through every day and its putting out sprouts and roots all over. Those are hard because before I repotted them I had problems with pleated leaves not I don't. I sure hope this helps you. Take some so we can see your progress
I hope I answered your questions. I am sure others will give you some pointers as well. We all do things differently. What works for one doesn't always work for others.

TTFN - Sheridan

[silvio]

Sheridan, what kind of medium are you using? Is that Hydroton? It looks very similar to the one I found here at the local garden centre: the beads are nearly perfectly spherical and quite heavy (a couple times Blusana, I would guess). If mine were the same you're using, I would be happy, since I repotted most of my Phals in that

Silvio

Originally Posted by Ranchnanny

What I like about it is that the medium isn't soaking wet its moist so you really can't overwater. I have Phal., Catts, Dens all in S/H and I having great success.
TTFN - Sheridan