Bad (Root) Hair Day

[kevyn chan]

Originally Posted by poweramps

From my experience, whatever attempts to mix different media of different density and particle sizes would invariably result in a certain amount of separation. I do mix them, but nature reorganises them in her free time .

Snails are aplenty in the garden...from the giant Achantica (siput babi) to Bradybaena similaris and Subulina sp but they don't seem to be a problem. This could be due to the presence of other lush vegetation that are more palatable than Nepenthes.

oh, thank you for the info on the potting mix. but the darn snails problem is neverending story. yesterday just found out a few young phalaenopsis leaves had been chewed off! they look ugly like leftover uneaten food.....sigh. still thinking of whether to put my CPs in my backyard or not....anyone has this kind of problem? (with CP)

[poweramps]

Try metaldehyde snail baits. May stink a little...but worth it if doing eradication. Remember to repeat after some time cos that would catch the eggs that hatch into snails.

[paphioboy]

kevyn, I suppose you mean those mini snails with cone-like shells which often live among orchid roots. For phalaenopsis, try changing all the media. Use completely new media, and its better to use a more airy, drier mix like brick + charcoal instead of sphagnum moss. Also helps to hang your phals to prevent snails getting them..