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Cycnoches cooperi
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Cycnoches loddigesii
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Mormodes wolterianum
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Recent comments
(view all 5 comments)On Coconut Husk Chips
show full show summaryI have grown these plants in mixes that contain CHC (Coconut Husk Chips) but have not yet tried pure CHC. They hold quite a bit of water, which is good in a mix with stones or gravel such as Aliflor or Diatomite. I think you'll find that the CHC may...
I have grown these plants in mixes that contain CHC (Coconut Husk Chips) but have not yet tried pure CHC. They hold quite a bit of water, which is good in a mix with stones or gravel such as Aliflor or Diatomite. I think you'll find that the CHC may break down quickly because of all that moisture, but CHC is fine if you water carefully. Really, I'd prefer them mixed in with gravel, bark, or something that keeps the mix a little drier. The Cycnoches and Catasetums really like water, but I like to make sure they don't stay too wet. Frankly, these plants will grow in just about anything it seems. I've had them in every imaginable mix. Check out www.sunsetvalleyorchids.com for Fred Clarke's recipe that includes bark, CHC, and Diatomite. This is a nice recipe and it stays light and well-drained. I just can't get the Diatomite without incurring high shipping costs, so I don't use this myself. Steve Weaver's comments: >Very nice plants you have, Mr. Dickow. Got a question for >you, if you wouldn't mind providing some feedback, >please. Do you have any experience growing catasetinae >orchids in coconut husk chips?
Posted by Guest on 05/14/06 00:00:00
cultural question
show full show summaryVery nice plants you have, Mr. Dickow. Got a question for you, if you wouldn't mind providing some feedback, please. Do you have any experience growing catasetinae orchids in coconut husk chips? Although I've read both positive and negative commentary...
Very nice plants you have, Mr. Dickow. Got a question for you, if you wouldn't mind providing some feedback, please. Do you have any experience growing catasetinae orchids in coconut husk chips? Although I've read both positive and negative commentary from growers regarding the use of this medium for a variety of orchid genera, I haven't found anything relating to its use with catasetinaes (or cycnoches, clowesia, mormodes, etc.). If you have any experience with the stuff, I'd be interested to hear your views. Thanks in advance for your help--and again, those are some awesome pictures you have of some wonderfully grown plants. Steve Weaver Indianpolis, IN
Posted by Guest on 04/24/06 17:12:06
To Mister Dickow
Mister Dickow, Nice plants do you show on your website. Do you also sell bulbs when you repot them; I am interested in a few. Please let me know. M. Aalbers maalbers@tiscali.nl
Posted by Guest on 02/19/06 13:56:45