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Potting Ascda.

Question:

I use styrofoam in all of my pots and many growers here do the same. They work very well. I did once see a report that said that some types of the new environmentally friendly peanuts break down after time. I guess you need to keep a watch for this type, but I have never found any that did this.

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I use styrofoam in all of my pots and many growers here do the same. They work very well. I did once see a report that said that some types of the new environmentally friendly peanuts break down after time. I guess you need to keep a watch for this type, but I have never found any that did this.

Most of the "environmentally friendly" ones are made from starch, and are water-soluble…they won’t work for more than a watering or two. — Orchid plants (Check out the list): http://www.voicenet.com/~raybark

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Hi.. If we may interject a few comments on Ascda potting.   We import 100 s of bareroot Ascda and Vanda hybrids each year.  Each is placed into a 4" wooden basket and secured until their roots attach to the wooden box, usually within a month or two. Nothing else is ever put in the box.  The roots grow tremendous. Fertilizer mixed with water and  hosed on several times a week, because the roots are able to rapidly absorb the water/fertilizer, then quickly dry out.  The Ascdas usually bloom twice, sometimes three times a year.  But in Florida they never rest so that helps. Happy Holidays and good New Year to all Karen and Jerry C. L. A. N. Tropicals, 4084 47th St., Sarasota, FL 34235 Orchid Species our forte …..  Orchid Hybrids for fun Info: (941)351-2483  Fax (941)358-0824 Order (800)351-2483

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: lThey work very well. I did once see a report that said that some types : lof the new environmentally friendly peanuts break down after time. I : The new peanuts are cornstarch based. We’ve thrown them into water and : they last no more than a few minutes before starting to dissolve. -Rod- They also come in many colors (pink, blue, green, yellow, purple, etc.) and you can lick them and stick them to things (for example, someone’s back, or as a substitute for Christmas lights – they don’t need a cord, and they are much more energy efficient and environmentally sound). -J Do people really think they have morals? Do people kill for greed? Do people think balancing the budget is a good thing?                 "People do."                                   -Chevron Oil Company

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l lI use styrofoam in all of my pots and many growers here do the same. lThey work very well. I did once see a report that said that some types lof the new environmentally friendly peanuts break down after time. I lguess you need to keep a watch for this type, but I have never found lany that did this. l The new peanuts are cornstarch based. We’ve thrown them into water and they last no more than a few minutes before starting to dissolve. -Rod- Rod & Susan Venger, Venger’s Orchids Homepage address http://www.usa.net/venger/ Listings Available – Email us for your copies Order Line 1-800-483-6437

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