P PhragNewbie021 ST Supporter Supporting Member Joined Jan 20, 2021 Messages 161 Reaction score 40 Location Brick, NJ May 13, 2021 #1 Does anyone sprinkle their phrags with Organic Garden Lime as a supplement? Does anyone use Calimag on their Phrags or Paphs?
Does anyone sprinkle their phrags with Organic Garden Lime as a supplement? Does anyone use Calimag on their Phrags or Paphs?
Ray Orchid Iconoclast Staff member Moderator Supporting Member Joined Jun 9, 2006 Messages 4,686 Reaction score 1,422 Location Oak Island NC May 13, 2021 #2 I would not sprinkle lime in the medium, as it’s likely to damage the roots it comes in contact with. Calimagic is a better supplement BUT... Do you need to supplement calcium and magnesium? Does your water supply already contain them? Does your fertilizer formula have them? READ THIS
I would not sprinkle lime in the medium, as it’s likely to damage the roots it comes in contact with. Calimagic is a better supplement BUT... Do you need to supplement calcium and magnesium? Does your water supply already contain them? Does your fertilizer formula have them? READ THIS
L Linus_Cello ST Supporter Supporting Member Joined Aug 18, 2011 Messages 3,926 Reaction score 549 Location Washington DC, USA May 13, 2021 #3 Reminds me of the story that that sprinkling lime is recommended for some plants like ginkgoes, and someone asking how limes need to be squeezed....
Reminds me of the story that that sprinkling lime is recommended for some plants like ginkgoes, and someone asking how limes need to be squeezed....
P PhragNewbie021 ST Supporter Supporting Member Joined Jan 20, 2021 Messages 161 Reaction score 40 Location Brick, NJ May 13, 2021 #4 Ray, I use the calmag because I use rainwater as much as I can. Don't like using city waterless I have to. Thanks for the reply.
Ray, I use the calmag because I use rainwater as much as I can. Don't like using city waterless I have to. Thanks for the reply.
A abax In Remembrance 2023 Supporting Member Joined Jul 8, 2011 Messages 13,042 Reaction score 1,002 Location Kentucky zone 6B May 13, 2021 #5 Why don't you just order some K-Lite from Ray?
N NYEric Well-Known Member Joined Sep 14, 2006 Messages 50,258 Reaction score 1,236 Location New York City Apartment May 14, 2021 #6 I do.