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I was using a 30-10-10 where I s was living previously similar well water but more acidic - pH 6.3. Where I am now the pH starts at 7...

Your feed is.. N 20% - P 8.8% - K 16.6% That is a P/N ratio of 0.44 which is more than double the P you actually need but they look...

Here are some of my plants so you don't have to completely believe my word

Hi All, I’ve been a long time lurker on here. I had a lot of orchids and mostly paphs about 13 years ago, was out of touch with hobby...

@Stone interested to know what bark you use. I use orchiata so do not add lime until it is closer 6-12 months old. I think a lot of...

A bit off topic, but it's worth remembering too that leaching is a common (if not the most common) reason pH drifts down even with 50/50...

Alkalinity or KH targets will vary based upon the fertilizer used. As a plant takes up ammonium ions, it secretes compensatory H+ ions...

I agree that potting media has biggest effect on root zone pH. Fertilizer solution pH is very important but if the potting mix is way...

Sounds like you’re on the right track. Just remember as long as paphs have good moisture they don’t tend to spontaneously die so keep...

I don’t know what Lance is thinking, but 50 ppm TDS is hardly “high”. Personally, I think you’re unnecessarily “forcing chemistry” on...

Agree with stone and gone wild. pH would be simplest place to start. It does look like you need to supplement Ca and Mg however. My well...

A quick look at your water analysis looks like the pH is to high. Have you tested the pH of your fertilizer solution? The water TDS is...

Sangii can be pretty huge, I have seen 70-80 cm plants in Sulawesii. There are 2 funny things about the barbata section, first they...

Yes, that was my biggest mistake when I built the greenhouse. I will have to replace them sooner or later. Anyway, it's the one I...

Yes one can believe that.. but they looked exactly the same before I started my experiment. Unfortunately I didn't take any photo of...