A Blog describing the setting up and running of a small hydroponics system for growing mainly Phalaenopsis and Disa orchids.
Friday, 8 June 2007
Disas
I am trialling a small home made continuous flow tray for the Disas at the moment. If this works satisfactorily I will continue with this method when we set up the new greenhouse for them. I have purchased some Aurata and Uniflora seeds to have a try at germination on compost. I have also had a first try at pollination with the Disas I have so far, to produce more seed to experiment with. Cross and self pollination has seemed to produce some healthy seed pods on Kewensis and Watsonii. Brides Dream and Orangeade are pending. I am going to see if I can source some Uniflora plants as well to increase my collection. The last photo shows a pot with seeds sown this week.
Been interested in orchids for the past 4 years, starting with a Phal bought from the supermarket. Member of the Suffolk Orchid Society in the UK.
While experimenting and finding out which orchids we liked or could grow, made the mistake of buying too many. We have now narrowed down the range of plants we are growing. A new greenhouse has been set-up for phals with heating lighting and shading to suit. We have transfered our whole collection to flood and drain hydroponics using two commercial trays and a couple of experimental home made set-ups.
Our next greenhouse, waiting to be erected will be for Disas. Happy to hear from anyone on hydroponics, growing Disas, phals or anything else interesting.
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