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Originally Posted by Ray
In "domesticated" orchid culture, we are trying to find a method to provide everything the plants need, but in a manner that is convenient for the grower, and not trying to duplicate the plants' environment in nature (I hope my words are properly expressing my thoughts here). In nature, the plants are often growing in very much of a "survival" mode, while we try to optimize the culture.
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To paraphrase what I think Ray is saying (correct me if I'm wrong Ray). Duplicating the way orchids grow in the wild isn't always the optimal way to grow them. Often we can provide far superior conditions, and when plants are grown with that culture they thrive and flourish. Nature often provides only the minimum requirements needed to flower. Why not provide the maximum?
I have a Phrag. Jason Fischer that I think I'm going to move to S/H in the spring. I'm currently doing the saucer thing too.
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