problematic baby hookeriana

[kentosaurs]

Hmmmm again my name appearing out of no where....Anyways Ali its just alll an advice...Stuff like this teaches us ya know what i mean....But thinking about it i guess it does make sense if the salt goes in into the media and it might be bad for the nep but if you spray it on the leaves it shouldn't do much damage since its a hardy plant.

Ken

[David]

It is a known fact that salt will kill all species of CPs. I have never used salt water to treat pest problems on my Neps before but I've also never read anywhere from experienced growers about using salt water. I think what needs to be said and clarify here is that if you are using salt water to treat pest problems as suggested, make sure the salt water does not flow into the media or the roots will burn and die.

I think this is Athene's main concern here and I agree with her in bringing up all her concerns. But I am not saying you are wrong Ali. It is true to your experience that it works somehow and you are not wrong to share something that has worked for you.

Perhaps you could show us how you use salt water to treat your pest problem on you Nepenthes. Would appreciate it if you could explain to us how you treated your plant and where you spray the plant with salt water. Also how long was that since you sprayed your plant with salt water. Did any salt water get into the media. If it did, did you flush he media with clean water? How much was the ratio of water and salt in the mixture? Hope we can all learn something new.

I think this thread is good and I like it when members share what they think and experience like Athene and Ali. That way everyone can improve the way we cultivate CPs and make this forum better for everyone's benefit. Good discussion.

[edwardyeeks]

Ok, David, once I have acquired some extra knowledge that should contribute, I shall share them! I agree, good diccussion.

Cheers

[plantlover]

I agree too. I'll happily share my experiences.

[Aliamyz]

I use 1:4 ratio for the salt solution.Yes i sprayed it only on the infected area and i also washed the media after sprying.