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Orchid Mix

Logolight

By Logolight
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Logolight Proficient

Logolight

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I saw a bag of it at Wal-Mart the other day and wondered if it would work for palms?

What do you think?

Dave

Jacksonville, FL

Zone 9a

 

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I've never used it straight, but I've mixed it with cactus mix, perlite & a small amount of peat to make a super sweet seedling mix.  The peat holds water in to prevent drying out, but the thing drains like "whoosh", straight through.

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

xerophyte_nyc Enthusiast

xerophyte_nyc

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Most conifer bark makes for a stable potting substrate.  "Orchid bark" I think is usually fir bark.  Pine bark fines are also good.  They will last several years before they decompose enough where repotting is needed.

Long Island, NY

Zone 7A

silk palm trees grow well all year in my zone

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sonoranfans

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(Logolight @ Jan. 30 2008,17:55)

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I saw a bag of it at Wal-Mart the other day and wondered if it would work for palms?

What do you think?

Dave

I use it for orchids, wouldnt for palms.  the orchid mix allows the orchid roots to remain somewhat dry, its what orchids like, 60-70% humidity but mostly dry roots.  If your palm doesnt like dry roots, it will let you know I suppose.

Formerly in Gilbert AZ, zone 9a/9b. Now in Palmetto, Florida Zone 9b/10a??

 

Tom Blank

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