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Originally Posted by naoki
Hmmm, it sounds like a harzardous place! I noticed that you are using net pot + medium size bark mix. I don't remember where you are in TX, but doesn't it dry pretty quickly? If you are using tap water, you should think of leaching every time you water (i.e. use lots of water). Lance Bark's book says that this is one of the species which are sensitive to salt. Last year, I used 50ppm N once a week, and the roots of my 2 gode weren't so happy. Cheap hygrometer (with daily min max) is probably worth it. Orchids can grow without it, but lots of people underestimate importance of monitoring and controlling the air humidity. I like this one:
Amazon.com - AcuRite 613 Indoor Humidity Monitor
which shows all info, and min max get reset everyday.
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I try to use bottled/distilled water. If I dont I do a flush once a month. Yes idt dries quickly that why they get soaked every other day or so.