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I repotted all of my Phrag. besseae species and hybrids in prime agra, S/H pots, and have been using the S/H growing techniques for about five months.
Today, I unpotted a few of the plants that I wasn't sure were liking the method. Here are my results. Out of 30 besseae species and hybrids...
7 are sending up new growths, but show no signs of new root growth.
8 have new roots growing into the reservoir, but show no new growths.
11 have new roots and new growths, and are not just surviving, but thriving.
4 show no progress at all, but one of these was questionably healthy at purchase.
I also have 5 seedlings temporarily spagged and bagged to promote root growth.
None of the plants above are losing roots to rot, so I guess it is just taking some longer than others to really take hold.
The Phrags that seem to be doing the best for me in S/H are my besseae species and the Jason Fischers.
Today, I unpotted a few of the plants that I wasn't sure were liking the method. Here are my results. Out of 30 besseae species and hybrids...
7 are sending up new growths, but show no signs of new root growth.
8 have new roots growing into the reservoir, but show no new growths.
11 have new roots and new growths, and are not just surviving, but thriving.
4 show no progress at all, but one of these was questionably healthy at purchase.
I also have 5 seedlings temporarily spagged and bagged to promote root growth.
None of the plants above are losing roots to rot, so I guess it is just taking some longer than others to really take hold.
The Phrags that seem to be doing the best for me in S/H are my besseae species and the Jason Fischers.