New to S/H

[Keiki78]

Hey everyone. I've decided to give S/H a try. I have had orchids for a few years now and some do great, while others have not been so lucky. I think a lot of it has to do with our high humidity (South East Florida) and my urge to water frequently because of the heat. I have tried all sorts of media and have not been truly satisfied with any.

I just re potted 2 Catts (sunshine prism x india rose, and Chyong Guu Chaffinch) in S/H that were not looking very good at all. I will post pictures soon.

[Bud]

I saw a picture of a member from Ft Lauderdale, FL who just tied the cattleya on a tree and it grew around the trunk...you have humid atmosphere and it is conducive to growing orchids outdoors...but yes; S/H will work well with catts...I have mine indoors because we have frost and long winters

[Keiki78]

I am stuck in an apartment for a few more months until we close the deal on our house. Then I will be able to mount everything on trees. That's how I used to grow and I never had an orchid die on me. Thank you for the reply. I'm keeping my fingers crossed on these. )

[NiNiDazzle]

I have most all of my orchids in S/H. The catts really love it. I have found in my experience that my catts sulk for about two months and then new growth and roots seem to just shoot out. Good luck with yours.

[Arenalbotanicalgarden]

Pretty neat . I had to do some research on S/H.
It's all new to me. I'm old school (mounted) but it seems to work for a bunch of folks living in less than optimal orchid environments. Keep up the good work !. I need to wash my rain gear

[Keiki78]

Thank you for the advice and encouragement guys!
I'm new to this whole Orchid Board and I'm looking forward to learning a lot and sharing tips and photos with everyone.

[Ray]

Fair warning: attempting semi-hydroponics with plants that are "not looking very good at all" is not a good way to evaluate the technique.

Any transplant is stressful, with the bigger the change in the root zone environment, the greater the stress, and an already-sick plant might succumb rather than revive.

If they die, don't let that "sour" you on S/H.

[Keiki78]

Thank you Ray for the advice. I did read that some plants died if they were not healthy enough to transplant. I don't give up easily. I plan on transferring 2 healthy plants tomorrow to S/H. To be continued... )

[Ray]

Originally Posted by Keiki78

Thank you Ray for the advice. I did read that some plants died if they were not healthy enough to transplant. I don't give up easily. I plan on transferring 2 healthy plants tomorrow to S/H. To be continued... )

Is your timing correct?

[Keiki78]

The media has broken down and they are no longer in bloom. Is that what you mean by timing?