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Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-13-2015, 01:03 PM
Replies: 87
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Posted By silken
Don't the grocery stores carry them (for more $$...

Don't the grocery stores carry them (for more $$ I am sure).
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-06-2015, 02:18 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 122,153
Posted By silken
They are likely fine but I just use the thin...

They are likely fine but I just use the thin bamboo kebab skewers. I get them at the dollar store or Dollarama about 100 for $1.00.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-29-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 122,153
Posted By silken
Me too. I only use medium bark chunks for my...

Me too. I only use medium bark chunks for my Cattleyas and even for some Oncidums that have thicker roots.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-29-2015, 12:21 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 122,153
Posted By silken
If its Cattleyas you are growing, I tend to let...

If its Cattleyas you are growing, I tend to let the skewer (= media in bottom and middle of pot) get pretty close to dry. If the sides are drying too fast and centre staying wet, maybe your plants...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-29-2015, 10:21 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 122,153
Posted By silken
I always have quite a few holes which means the...

I always have quite a few holes which means the drying in centre and bottom of the pot is a little more even. Not sure why that is a problem for the skewer or when blooming? Do they fall thru? ...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-28-2015, 03:02 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 122,153
Posted By silken
I've been using this method for a long time and...

I've been using this method for a long time and even if you think the pot is lightweight and dry, it often isn't in the centre and bottom. I quit causing root rot when I started using skewers.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-28-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 122,153
Posted By silken
I find a place where it shoves in fairly easy. ...

I find a place where it shoves in fairly easy. Sometimes takes a few tries. I assume I am not likely hitting a root. Then it stays there. When I pull it out and check how wet or dry, it goes...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 08-21-2015, 03:52 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 122,153
Posted By silken
I find them at any dollar store type of outlet.

I find them at any dollar store type of outlet.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-15-2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 122,153
Posted By silken
That was my question too. Can't see the point of...

That was my question too. Can't see the point of the skewers if they aren't being pulled out???? I found my pots often felt light but when I checked the skewer, it was still damp near the bottom...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-28-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 122,153
Posted By silken
I think this is an excellent sticky. I've been...

I think this is an excellent sticky. I've been using skewers for a few years now and it certainly is a helpful way to tell if a plant is ready to water. It's deep and in the centre of the pot where...
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