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Old 06-17-2009, 07:58 PM
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I found some Red Lava Rock at Lowe's intended for landscaping- or thats what it says on the bag! It weighed a ton, could barely lift it haha.
Can I use this type of lava rock for orchids, i might add some of this rock to my orchid mixes and maybe try some in SH-

I'd appreciate any advice,
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I looked at that stuff before but I bought a smooth rock instead. I used it at the bottom of the pot to give it some weight so they don't blow over since they are outside. I have on orchid growing in marble so I guess you could use lava rock. I don't think you can use it for S/H since it probably doesn't have any wicking abilities.
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I don't think you can use it for S/H since it probably doesn't have any wicking abilities.
I think you might be surprised how well it wicks!!
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I use it all the time with no problem, in pots and S/H. You may need to make little ones out of big ones with a hammer, and it wicks as good as clay.
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I think you might be surprised how well it wicks!!
really Jerry???
hmmm ... interesting
I may need to try this
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Anybody have a minute to explain what wick means?? I'm not familiar with that term.
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It's able to draw water from the bottom to the top.
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Thanks. Guess I'll be using the buckets I have of it in my garage!!
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Check out this site:

How to grow orchids in Lava Rock

Dr. Courtney Hackney has some interesting notes on using lava rock.

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I've had trouble with lava rock retaining too much moisture. anybody else have this problem?
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