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Limestone chippings

13 years ago

I've noticed a lot of growers here put limestone chippings in the base of the pot. I'm not sure about this as most orchids (the principal exception being Paphs) don't like alkaline conditions. I've noticed also that I lose more plants that have this.

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ianbrazil
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13 years ago
Sorry, wrong forum. Reposted.
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