Paph in s/h

[bullsie]

Alot of discussion on growing paphs this way, but the question I wish to ask is, What size s/h is being used?

I have small and medium hydro pellets and am unsure as to the proper size - or most appropriate size to use.

Thanks!

 

[e-spice]

Bullsie - I use medium for everything.

e-spice

 

[Bob in Albany N.Y.]

Only two size ar available to me. I use the larger size for everything.

 

[biothanasis]

I do not use s/h, but I would like to say welcome!!!

 

[Ernie]

We use lava pebbles mostly, and they only come in one size- about 1/2" diameter average. Also use HygroStone which is about 1/4" and smaller.

-Ernie

 

[SlipperFan]

Welcome, bullsie!

Does anyone have a ready link to photos of sizes? I think Ray has photos on his website.

 

[Ray]

While other sizes are available, 8-16mm or 10-16mm is the most commonly-used fraction. I also have 4-10mm, but recommend that only for plants with hair-like roots, such as herbs or gesneriads.

 

[bullsie]

Wonderful all! Thanks muchly!

And Hello!

 

[NYEric]

Welcome from NYC.

 

[likespaphs]

if one puts very small seedlings into s/h (or is this not advised?), should one use the same size pellets as would be for the adult or near adult plants?

 

[Ray]

I have gone from flask-to-s/h using both grades, and saw no significant differences, so ended up going with coarse all of the time.

 

[Ray]

This, by the way, is Paph Erika Potent (urbanianum, x hookerae) that was in a 2.5" pot and moved to a 4.5" S/H pot about 18 months ago:

 

[snow]

wow! that,s a nice one Ray!

 

[SlipperFan]

Very nice, indeed!

 

[Gilda]

Pretty paph ! I had a hookerae X that did well in SH for me .