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This basic mix is from(and used by) our local Gesneriad chapter VP, Brian Connor. I am, however ,going to change a few ingredients:
1 hyrdated brick coco coir
8 Q coarse Perlite
8 Q small grade diatomite
1.5 Q coarse horticultural charcoal
5-6 TBSP dolomite lime
5 TBSP bone meal
2.5 TBSP Triple Phosphate
1/2 c green sand
3/4 c moo doo(cow manure) or bat guano
I am not going to use the coco coir or the diatomite when I buy these items for my batch. The coir is reported to hold salt and ruin your plants. Diatomite holds fertilizer salts and it is not easy to get it out- who wants that? So, to replace the coco coir, I will use Canadian Peat Moss and to replace the diatomite, I will use either Pumice or Pea gravel. (check out this site for unbelievable media that can be used for streps(and orchids, of course!): http://www.repotme.com/
Brian is going to bring me a small baggie of his mix to our AV club meeting next Monday. I'll try one strep in it and see how it goes.
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