FInally got some S/H

[PaphAddict]

I found a hydroponics store locally the other day and got me some semi hydroponics media and a few pots. It is a pretty cool store they sell MH and floro lights and tons of different ferts. I planted my first Catt. that needed to be planted in it today. I am going to replant a blooming Paph in it once the bloom is done. I have been reeding the first rays website, but any recommendations or warning are welcome. I have never used this media before and don't want to kill any of my plants.

Thanks in advance

Dave

 

[Candace]

Did you buy hydroton?

 

[PaphAddict]

Yea they had that and a white one. I picked up a small back of the hydroton. Is it good or bad?

Dave

 

[Candace]

For me, catts. love it. I've had no success with paphs in it. I usually buy and ship the leca for my paphs. You'll have to see how yours takes to it.

 

[PaphAddict]

right now I only have a catt. cutting in it. Whats leca? different brand or type of media?

Dave

 

[Gilda]

right now I only have a catt. cutting in it. Whats leca? different brand or type of media?

Dave

Leca is more like what First Rays use to sell(Prime Agra) it wicks better than hydroton. Crop King sells it ..shipping is a killer though. I have had some paph success in hydroton.

 

[swamprad]

CROP KING is the way to go, never mind the shipping...I've got all my orchids happily in s/h, except for the paphs. But I'm a weinie and a scaredy cat. Eventually the paphs will be in s/h, but not quite yet...

 

[Candace]

LECA is short for light expanded clay aggregate. So, basically leca is the general name for a number of different name brand medias on the market.

 

[NYEric]

..must resist temptation to make "you might as well teach phrags to make nooses" joke!!! :evil: