is Better-Gro Phalaenopsis Mix garbage?
Larry (Los Angeles, 10a, Sunset Zone 19)
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Comments (42)i guess it's my turn for input, For years i've been using a formulation called dutch master one for flower production one for vegetative growth, found these to work very consistently and also are so minimal in tds I tend to run little risk of fert burns etc etc, the one thing it does have is that they're both loaded with macro/micros which of course is due to the fact that the fert was developed for MJ growers. in addition i apply twice weekly from spring - fall via foliar spray, what can i say i don't like having to flush often Second on the topic of bird poo ferts they've already been packaged. most are actually bat guano but there is a sea bird poop one as well most are sold by hydroponic stores and have been gathered in several different locations globally, more interestingly is that these locations are also the geographical basing for most orchids.(could this mean that mexican bat guano = good for mexican chids?) any ways i wont supply a link simply because it's better in these cases to attain the products from local hydro shops then on line, being that it'll save you some where in the ball park of 20$ i will supply product names and link for product info all manufactured by sunleaves it comes in these flavors Mexican Peruvian Jamaican and Indonesian also sea bird i haven't used them yet because i think i'm thwarted by the possible stench Gaston Here is a link that might be useful: check it out...See MoreBetter-Gro Phalaenopsis Mix
Comments (3)I've heard many things to about not repotting during a spike. The reason for that they say is because it could stress the plant out and cause the spike to abort and all the flowers will die. There have been many times I myself have repotted when a spike is present and I've never lost a spike from that. A repot during a spike usually only occurs when I buy a plant from say my local Lowes and I don't like it being planted in moss. Now in my opinion how often you water depends on a few factors. First factor, did you repot into a plastic pot or a clay pot? Plastic will retain moisture longer and clay pots allow air and moisture to pass through. I only use clay pots myself and even during the winter here where my furnace runs about every half hour I only usually water once a week. Aside from those basic factors. Some things depend on how warm it stays in your home or if you have your plant in an area that has constant air circulation from a fan or anything that's always moving air. Like I said this is my personal opinion. There are many others that most likely do things different....See MoreMiracle-gro rose food
Comments (22)When you get down to it, there are really only about three basic types of fertilizers. Acidic, where nitrogen is the highest nutrient, significantly higher than the other two (citrus, camellia, azalea, rhododendron, gardenia and lawn); "tomato type" (rose and flower food, vegetables) where the phosphorus (middle number) is highest to stimulate flowering (other things, too, but primary one is flowering); and all purpose where all three are pretty even across the range. A 15-30-15 is fine for most vegetables and flowering plants which don't require the acidic pH. Acidic food, say 10-5-5, would be fine for acid loving plants as well as palms, grasses, bamboo, citrus and other acid lovers. To be able to sell more product, manufacturers make the all purpose which works fairly OK on most everything. Altering any one of the numbers gives extra stimulation to encourage various performances, but usually really aren't required. A Super Bloom, 0-10-10 promotes more flowering and fruiting at the expense of growth where nitrogen would stimulate growth. Read the guaranteed analysis, including the various trace minerals and you will see just how similar most are. Some of the higher priced ones may perform a bit better due to what the source of the nutrients is, but for the most part, unless you're feeding something sensitive to the type of nutrient (for instance, Phalaenopsis orchids and blueberries which are sensitive to particular forms of nitrogen and require specific types) it honestly doesn't matter a whole lot where the nutrient is derived. Find out the specifics for the plants you're feeding and you can eliminate most of the types of fertilizers you buy. "Specialization" permits marketers to formulate and sell half a dozen products tailored for specific plants, when all you really need are the one or two types for most situations. And, most often, paying less for them won't materially alter the performance you'll see in your garden. Kim...See MoreDoes Miracle Gro Kill Worms?
Comments (32)Scarlettblue, If you don't have a use for leftover chemical fertilizer, and don't personally know anyone who would like to have it, here's what to do: you should find out what your municipality does about Household Hazardous Waste collection. Often times there are mobile collection events for HHW as well as central locations where you can drop stuff off. In the last two cities I've lived in they have had the mobile events, and if one is held near you, they are very handy - they set everything up in a parking lot somewhere on a weekend, you put the stuff you want to get rid of in your trunk, and they take it out for you - done. Please DON'T put such items as chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides in the household trash. Your local government doesn't want that stuff going in the landfill any more than you do. That's why they provide specialized collection and disposal services for it. Even more so, DON'T flush it down the house drains. And not that you would do this, but NEVER EVER EVER dump it into a storm drain, because that WILL put the stuff right into the local waterways by the most direct possible route. Just to give a typical example, here is the listing of items that my city treats as Household Hazardous Waste: http://www.philadelphiastreets.com/hazardous-waste Paint and Paint Related Materials Solvent-based paints and stains Paint thinner Varnish Paint stripper and paint brush cleaners (NOTE: Latex paint is not hazardous.) Lawn and Garden Products and Outdoor Products Pesticides (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides) Chemical fertilizers Grill type propane cylinders (up to 20 lbs.) Swimming pool chemicals Kitchen, Bathroom Products and Cleaning Solvents Cleaning solvents Fire Extinguishers Aerosol cans Bathroom and tile cleaner Toilet bowl cleaner Oven cleaners Drain cleaners Automotive Products Used motor oil Antifreeze Lead-acid batteries Auto body repair products Brake fluid Degreasers Flammable Materials Kerosene Old gasoline Other Materials Fluorescent Light Tubes (transport in original box if possible) and Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFL) PCBs Dioxin forming compounds Mercury Asbestos (Non-Friable Only) for Information on proper asbestos removal, go to City of Philadelphia Health Department's web site Artists' paints Photographic chemicals Lead products, including solder, fishing weights, and similar items Household Batteries Rechargeable computer and cell phone batteries Button cell batteries used for hearing aids, watches, and calculators (NOTE: Household batteries size D, C, AA, AAA and 9 volt are not considered hazardous.) Other Household Products Moth balls Stain and spot removers...See Morejane__ny
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