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Originally Posted by katrina
Yep...just a discussion here too and I didn't take any of it personally. Not in the slightest. My only intent here was to assure the OP that her 30 minute soak would not cause any trouble for the plant.
There is no one-size-fits-all w/orchids and a quick look around the forum will scream that fact. So, one person soaks for long periods...the next doesn't...no big deal. Different stroke for different folks...but neither method will kill the orchid(s).
As for the rupics...most of my orchid knowledge w/this group has come from Francisco Miranda. Since talking to him about them, their native habitats and taking his advice I'm growing them MUCH better that I did in the past. I'm actually getting stronger and stronger growths AND good roots. YEA! Turns out I wasn't watering them enough! But they grow on rocks, right? I learned so much from him...good stuff. Next stop...consistent blooms and I think I'm getting there. Time will tell.
OK...so...sorry for the highjack.
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I love a good debate and appreciate the level of respect the members here show each other despite sometimes differing opinions and methods. I learn more when I'm presented different options and information. Like its been stated many times in many threads, what works for some does not work for all for a large variety of reasons. I've discovered since coming here that growing orchids is all about tweaking things up a bit, whether it's ur growing medium, method of watering, amounts of light...the more options I have, the more ways I can attempt to "tweak" things until I've found a successful way of meeting their requirements. So, thank you all for the input, experience, and advice. I may not use it all but I most definitely find it ALL helpful <3
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