Re: Inorganic Nepethes medium

From: Phil Wilson (cp@pwilson.demon.co.uk)
Date: Fri Jun 30 2000 - 02:28:42 PDT


Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 10:28:42 +0100
From: Phil Wilson <cp@pwilson.demon.co.uk>
To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com
Message-Id: <aabcdefg1963$foo@default>
Subject: Re: Inorganic Nepethes medium


>I would think the Seramis is very similar to a product that has been
>discussed recently on the list with regards to cultivation of N.
>merrilliana. Aliflor is basically expanded clay pellets. I am having good
>results with Aliflor as the prime ingredient for N. merrilliana and I do use
>it with other Nepenthes. It is available through many Orchid nurseries. A
>good source in large quantities is OFE in Miami Fl, phone 305-253-7080.
>~ Mike
>St. Petersburg Fl
>USA
>

I did check with the manufacturers of Seramis about the mineral content
thinking that it might be a suitable substitute for laterite. From the
data sheets they sent back it appears that Seramis is pretty well
neutral in terms of mineral content.

Regards,
Phil Wilson
Email: cp@pwilson.demon.co.uk



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