Bon Soir Viateur,
What does one do with over a thousand potted plants!?
All species.
Tres cordialment mon ami, Phil
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Dr Phil Diamond [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: (61) 7 3269 0302
66 Cliff Street, Sandgate 4017 AUSTRALIA
By Steve Frowine...
I find the pot-weighing method for determining when to water orchids is one
of the easiest...
1. Thoroughly water the orchid in its pot.
2. "Weigh" the pot by picking it up. Now you know how heavy it is when it's
saturated with water.
3. Wait a day or so and "weigh" it again by picking it up. You'll feel the
difference in the weight as the potting material becomes drier.
4. Repeat Step 3 each day until you judge, by looking at the surface and
sticking your finger into the top 1 inch or so of the potting material,
that it's time to water. Keep in mind whether your type of orchid prefers
to be on the damp or dry side.
5. Note what this dry "weight" is. Now the orchid is ready to be watered
thoroughly.
This entire process may sound tedious, but you'll be amazed at how quickly
you catch on. And when you do, you'll always know the right time to water.
Just lift the pot, note its weight, and you'll have your answer."
URL : http://nation.ittefaq.com/issues/2008/03/28/news0765.htm
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Regards,
VB
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