New to semi-hydro - my experience so far

[IngieBee]

Originally Posted by Ray

One thing that jumps out is that the plants appear to be potted too deeply. You want the bases of the plants right at the medium surface, not below it.

At this point, you may safely grasp the plant, and while jostling the pot a bit, pull up gently on the plants to the proper position.

You may find that the plants will be a bit wobbly (precisely why most folks plant too deeply), so stake the plants until they "lock in" with their root system.

Hi Ray, I know this is an old post I came across while reading this lovely log, but this is an issue I've been wondering about. My orchids are newly transplanted about 2 months ago to present and I decided to put them a bit low in the media to be sure the roots are within the moist media and not so dry, about 1/2 to 1 inch deep. Is this a mistake? Thanks!

I pulled them up a bit, just in case.

@flowerpower thank you so much for this blog, it's really helpful to read other people's experience especially over time! Thanks again!

[Ray]

Originally Posted by IngieBee

Hi Ray, I know this is an old post I came across while reading this lovely log, but this is an issue I've been wondering about. My orchids are newly transplanted about 2 months ago to present and I decided to put them a bit low in the media to be sure the roots are within the moist media and not so dry, about 1/2 to 1 inch deep. Is this a mistake? Thanks!

I pulled them up a bit, just in case.

It depends. (Wow! Is that used a lot in orchid growing or what?)

If your environment is such that the LECA surrounding the base of the plant dries quickly, it's not likely going to be an issue. If it's stays wet, then it might lead to rot.

[IngieBee]

Originally Posted by Ray

It depends. (Wow! Is that used a lot in orchid growing or what?)

If your environment is such that the LECA surrounding the base of the plant dries quickly, it's not likely going to be an issue. If it's stays wet, then it might lead to rot.

Cool, thank you so much. I'll keep an eye on them, and already lifted them a little bit