Group order for terrestrial orchids.

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by lambelkip

Dan, I'm growing Ophrys in 70% perlite/30% coco peat. It's nice to know the mix works for Thelymitra too.

Kip,
Getting a bit off topic, do you use your coir: perlite Ophrys mix without amending it or are you adding lime/shell grit etc to increase the alkalinity?

[lambelkip]

I haven't amended it, but I might try it later to see if they grow better.

[rosemadder]

It does sound a bit like the stuff King has been describing may have somewhat high pH.

What is the grower using to grow these, anyway? If he's sending the tubers out naked, does he at least describe his planting mix anywhere??

[lambelkip]

Originally Posted by rosemadder

It does sound a bit like the stuff King has been describing may have somewhat high pH.

What is the grower using to grow these, anyway? If he's sending the tubers out naked, does he at least describe his planting mix anywhere??

The Recommended Soil

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

I'll bump this thread up to, just to cover my bases...

I will be submitting the group order by June 17th or 18th.

I already have quite a few people's orders in already. Just finding any last minute stragglers who'd like to get in on it before submitting.