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Old 11-09-2006, 02:16 PM
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Thumbs up Prime Agra works great for tall Dendrobiums

My first orchid was a gift noid Dendrobium that fell over so many times that I lost count . Needless to say, the roots kept getting broke each time it fell over. We live in a high wind area and the taller dendrobiums had a tendancy to fall over.

About six months ago I planted it in prime agra and it hasn't fallen over since and the roots are very healthy. I'll have to post some pix later. Well, actually, it did get caught in a high gust last week and slightly tipped over BUT the roots were so intertwined with the agra that it didn't move!!

I plan on using the SH for all of my dendrobiums now. Thanks Ray!
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Old 11-09-2006, 02:40 PM
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Nice to know. While I'm not really a Dendro fan, I do plan on S/H for some rather large orchids and this will help. Thanks.
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Old 11-09-2006, 05:31 PM
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Sure, I'm just getting started with all of this. But good luck with the noid den and a large phal , is making me a believer in the SH culture, especially for top heavy plants.

For some reason, the roots are just so much bigger and healthier looking .

Still, I get bored very easily, so I will continue to try other mediums until I find another one that works out well for me.

I might end up going to all SH but I get to have fun experimenting! with all those different materials!
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