Would like to try S/H

[Amanda L]

I'm new to orchids, but have learned quite a lot from the Orchid Board. Thanks to everyone and the advice they have given me!
I would like to try Semi-Hydroponic culture, but really don't know where to start . I have recently re-potted all my orchids, but one, in an orchid bark mix. Two of them were in bloom and are opening buds they had before purchase. I'm surprised they didn't drop them! Anyway, I know that I will have to wait some time before potting again, so as not to stress them. This should give me time to do some research and get some AWESOME advice from you guys on the OB!
I took a look at Ray's site and will probably get my stuff from there. By the way, GREAT site Ray!!
I really don't know how long I need to wait to do this. I'm hoping for a keiki from a phalaenopsis that has had some trouble since I got my claws on it . I may start with that, should I get a keiki, in a couple of months, maybe. Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks everyone!!

[jrhennek]

Amanda

I tried S/H a while ago and for curtain plants I love it. I have cymbidiums in it and they are growing like crazy. I find that Doritis like to grow this way also. The information that I used I got from Ray's site and he is very helpful in this area.

Jayme

[Amanda L]

Thanks for your reply Jayme. I have been doing some research, okay A LOT of research and while in the chat someone suggested to do maybe one of my orchids, just to see how I like it. I think that is what I'm going to do. I will continue to gather information and take suggestions, but I'm going to start slow at first.

[snow]

thats a good idea. start off slowly and don,t change all of you,re orchids to s/h or any other medium for that matter. the best time to change is when the plant starts to produce new roots so they will adapt to the new envireenment which the old roots won,t do or very reluctlenly