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    Connie
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    I, like the rest of you thought it was awfully fine.....BUT my phals absolutely stinkin' love this stuff! I repotted a couple that were going the way of the trash can quickly, but when repotted into this stuff they went berserk with new root growth, new leaves and one put out a brand new spike and has 7 buds so far! So, uh when it comes to phals anyways....they love it. A few test dens of the phal cross variety seem to thrive in this as well. The new bark out by Shultz has thin bark that my Dens thrive in as well. The bark is much different...it's mediums size but thin and great for wedging along edges for a nice firm fit for the ones that like their toes nice and tight in the pot or the oncids with thin roots that need something thinner in between the roots. Two new mixes, great for some of mine so far. If thing take a bad turn, I'll update....
    Connie
    p.s. I use a clay pot to ensure extra moisture is wicked away better. Plastic wouldn't work with this stuff at all...you'll have a mucky mess.
    Last edited by Cjcorner; January 31st, 2009 at 08:35 PM. Reason: i'm forgetful...

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