S/H genera

[hcubed]

For general reference.....



What genera would you recommend for s/h?


What genera would you NOT recommend for s/h?


Or specific conditions that you think would influence this?

[Ron-NY]

I have been experimenting with S/H and have Phrags, Catts, Brassias and some Dendrobiums in S/H. The experiment has been ongoing for years and I have had very few problems. Every year I add more plants to S/h culture. I know a person that has all of his Paphs in it. There are others that grow in it exclusively.

[hcubed]

So far on the positive experience list:
Phalaenopsis
Paphiopedilum
Phragmipedium
Cattleya
Brassia
Dendrobium


Possibly on the NOT list:
Miltonia?
Cymbidium?
Any thoughts?


No far no mention of Cypripedium - also on the yes list with the other slippers? And no mention of Oncidium, which I would personally guess to be ok with s/h?

(I don't even have some of these personally, but I thought it might be nice to get people thoughts in general on various genera in s/h)

[IdahoOrchid]

Oncidium has been reported to be VERY adaptable to S/H.

Of phrags, Besseae is NOT suggested for s/h. I do not think that cypripedium would do well based on my limited knowledge of what their requirements are.

[maxciocc]

I have had great sucess with Miltonia's see thread Pics of Semi hydro success with 3 of my Milts in bloom.

Oncidium alliance orchids, such as intergenerics and hybrids are a natural for s/h. I also have great results with Cattleya's, Paphs and Phrags. I have had mixed results with Phals, and tend to grow most of them under traditional culture, but do have a few in s/h and they seem to be doing fine. The key is to convert to s/h when new growth occurs, as assimilation to new culture is much smoother. Otherwise, you have to nurse them along.

Gregg C.

[GiovannaD]

I killed 20st bellina seedlings when I switched to s/h. Note to self: repot into s/h when the plants are strong.

[Palito]

tolumnias are said to rot in it.

vandas are believed not to be ideal candidates in the long term due to their long root systems.

[hcubed]

So far on the positive experience list:
Phalaenopsis
Paphiopedilum
Phragmipedium
Cattleya
Brassia
Dendrobium
Miltonia
Oncidium


Possibly on the NOT list:
Cymbidium?
Cypripedium
Tolumnia
Vanda (not ideal, long roots)
Phrag. Bessae

[magooba]

'tried a Cym in expanded clay pellets.... they shrivelled like prunes !! I've just added some coir, also considering some charcoal. Will continue, J.

[hcubed]

Yeah, I was wondering. Has anyone had success with Cymbidiums in S/H? I have one test candidate now because it didn't seem to like anything I did for it, so I figured it would either thrive or die in S/H. Sink or swim time!

But I'm curious, any takers on cymbidiums in s/h??