Superthrive in S/H

[magicatt]

Does anyone use superthrive in S/H? In other orchids? Does it really make a difference or is it just hype? I tried the search function without much results.

I've been thinking of getting some for about a year now. Is it worth the price?

[Zoi2]

A lot of people swear by SuperThrive, I personally prefer KLN.
Joann

[InspirChid1712]

I just started using superthrive this spring, after having grown orchids in natural substrates for many years. WOW!!! WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! I have noticed especially that it has prompted much more root growth than I have seen in years past. Also, they seem to have put out larger and more numerous new growths. Highly recommended!!! Get some!!! :-D

[Ray]

Both SuperThrive and K-L-N contain synthetic rooting hormones. ST has one, K-L-N has two, so like Joann, I believe you get more "bang for the buck" from K-L-N.

However, those synthetic hormones are quite chemically unstable, so it is important that you get a fresh bottle that is stored cool and dark, or they degrade to worthlessness fairly quickly.

Over the lest several months I switched from synthetic hormones to natural ones in a seaweed concentrate called Kelpak. I am so impressed with the lateral root growth I'm seeing that I'll probably never go back.

[DelawareJim]

Ray;

Do you like kelpak over K-L-N? Is this the active ingredient in your new "Solo" fertz?

Cheers.
Jim

[magicatt]

Oh, thanks for the input everyone. Now I suppose I'll have to get some kln or superthrive. Most of my orchids I got as babies two to three years from blooming so anything to help them along. I have a few blooming size phals and catts to tide me over until they produce. Thanks again for the input.

[Ray]

Originally Posted by DelawareJim

Ray;

Do you like kelpak over K-L-N? Is this the active ingredient in your new "Solo" fertz?

Cheers.
Jim

"Yes" and "yes".

Solo is basically a concentrated version of what I feed my plants. I was SO impressed with what I saw, that I thought I'd offer it publicly.

[DelawareJim]

Okay. I currently use your M-S-U for well water at 125ppm and K-L-N. I'm almost out. I was looking at your K-Lite, SOLO, and Kelpak and at a bit of a quandry. K-Lite and SOLO, K-Lite and Kelpak, M-S-U and SOLO, M-S-U and Kelpak...???

What would you recommend?

Cheers.
Jim

[Ray]

Solo is a fertilizer and seaweed concentrate in one. Used at 2 tablespoons per gallon, it'll match what I'm feeding my plants - 75 ppm N from MSU fert and 300:1 Kelpak.

K-Lite and the MSU are the fertilizers; K-Lite is the MSU fert with less P & K, and more Ca & Mg.

Kelpak is a seaweed extract.

Solo should be used alone. K-Lite and MSU should be used independently, with Kelpak added, if you want.

[zxyqu]

Ray, I've had great results with your Kelpak treatments, especially at the lateral root level. Just wondering though on your dosages. You imply that in the Solo, you are using a 1:300 dilution. Is that recommended dilution rate? Just wondering as I've been using much lower than that (about 1:1000).
But, to anyone thinking of trying it... Do it. I haven't gotten any increases in crown root growth, but some crazy lateral roots activations