Studies demonstrating value of Superthrive ?

[Ray]

When – after finally getting the name of the US importer from the manufacturer – I got samples of KelpMax, I was afraid to try it on my precious orchids, as no one had ever used it on that kind of crop before. So, I treated all of my houseplants. Dracaenas started branching like mad, aglaonemas started spiking, and a spathyphyllum that my wife had had for 15 years, bloomed for the first time. As I didn't kill anything, and the result was so astounding I decided to try the plants in the greenhouse.

Within a few weeks of two consecutive waterings with KelpMax at a tablespoon per gallon, this was the result with my Vandaceous plants:



Previously, my typical spring-time root growth on vandas consisted of four-, to six new roots, but that year they averaged 40.

After seeing that I decided this was a product the orchid world needed, so negotiated the ability to sell it.

[iamppdoc]

Hi Ray, Actually I ordered some from you this past weekend. I am sorry you didn't do a controlled study (some with and some without), but your results look pretty convincing. You bring up another interesting point. Should this product only be used when the plants are ready to get active with root growth? Will it stimulate root growth at the "wrong" time of year? Does it matter?

[My Green Pets]

Ray I will add to your testament in that this Vanda was treated with Kelpmax for years before I got it. Just ask VickiC.

[iamppdoc]

Now THAT is a vanda!

[AndreaK]

CambriaWhat: Wow, that is an amazing Vanda! I can only hope to have something that nice one day.

[estación seca]

About once a month I soak my Vanda seedlings' roots overnight in a solution at 2 teaspoons per gallon of rain (10 ml/3.8 l.) In the morning, many have new root nubs that were not there the night before. When I do an overnight soak on the same plants with rain alone, this does not happen.

I goofed in the original draft ( I was supposed to be paying attention to a lecture ) and wrote I used 2 Tablespoons / 30ml of Kelpmax. I realized my mistake after Ray wrote that 2 Tbs is more than needed.

[Ray]

Iamppdoc: KelpMax does a lot more than just stimulate roots, so I don't believe I'd apply it to dormant plants. I tend not to grow those, and use the stuff once a month, year round, and I see no issues.

Cambria: I wondered where Vicki's vanda got off to. Nice!

"Dry Place": Don't waste the stuff - one tablespoon of KelpMax per gallon is plenty.