What procedure is needed to clean the Leca clay for Orchids? Ive read that we need to boil it and rinse with hydrogen peroxide for other plants? Pls.
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Hot tap water to wash off dirt and lose Clay is all that is needed anything more is just overdoing it
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I have used these clay balls in every all kinds of potted plants including orchids and unless you have used it in another plant, it is not needed to be boiled or rinsed in hydrogen peroxide. Newly used, just rinse them in cold water to clean the dust out of them so it can hold oxygen in them. If re-using, you might want to wash them in a light hydrogen peroxided water so you don't spread mould or stuff like that to another plant. But rinse well after. I love those clay balls.
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I just use warm water. A mild hand soap works too. Just try to scrub too hard.
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Mr. Jacks,Thank you for your reply. A local farmers' market grower recommended Dawn dishwashing liquid in water to deal with squash bugs. I tried it and it works, killing them almost immediately. I had tried other dishwashing liquids, as well as garlic, hot peppers, vinegar, etc., but none worked. The trouble with squash bugs is they are so prolific and so hard to see. You have to get the spray right on the little buggers to kill them, too. It doesn't seem to work to just spray the plant. Thanks again!
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Use distilled because I guess microbs are killed during the distillation. I used distilled water for our solution and the next day it smelled like mildew. I just use the sprayer with witch hazel and the lotion potion concentrate... So much easier on my part just spray to my sons bottom.
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I think it is too many. I use mine to mist orchids on a timer and if you have lots of mineral in your water you will need to clean them often. I soak the heads in vinegar.
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Try scrubbing it with salt. Maybe even boric acid powder. Never use soap of any kind.
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This time I stayed away from chemicals ...used good top soil..manure humus mix..with garden lime..dr earth #5..coffee ground.. egg shells.epsom salt..bat guano.and worm castings...and only used water for entire grow...Every couple weeks...make some dr earth tea...and bat guano tea too when flowering... Mmm mmm ....taste great and no need to flush nasty chemicals
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We clean our bamboo utensils by hand-washing only along with other delicate dishes. We did use sandpaper to smooth out a small splinter on one of the handles without issue. I'm not sure about the mold but if it were me, I'd go ahead and try the sandpaper before throwing them away or maybe soaking them in some mold remover (or both); you've got nothing to lose, right?
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Yes, I had good luck with this. You have to be aware of the product's limitations. The granules expand to many times their original volume when exposed to water. One method that worked for me was to take a big screwdriver and use it to bore a narrow, cone-shaped hole into the dirt, as far as possible from the plant itself. Then I dropped some of the dry crystals down the hole, stopping an inch or two below the soil's surface. I then covered the rest of the hole and repeated the process two more times per pot I probably used too many crystals, as a few worked their way to the surface. No worries--the plants did well. Yes, I had good luck with this. You have to be aware of the product's limitations. The granules expand to many times their original volume when exposed to water. One method that worked for me was to take a big screwdriver and use it to bore a narrow, cone-shaped hole into the dirt, as far as possible from the plant itself. Then I dropped some of the dry crystals down the hole, stopping an inch or two below the soil's surface. I then covered the rest of the hole and repeated the process two more times per pot I probably used too many crystals, as a few worked their way to the surface. No... » Read More Yes, I had good luck with this. You have to be aware of the product's limitations. The granules expand to many times their original volume when exposed to water. One method that worked for me was to take a big screwdriver and use it to bore a narrow, cone-shaped hole into the dirt, as far as possible from the plant itself. Then I dropped some of the dry crystals down the hole, stopping an inch or two below the soil's surface. I then covered the rest of the hole and repeated the process two more times per pot I probably used too many crystals, as a few worked their way to the surface. No worries--the plants did well. « Show Less
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I've used it on a variety of tropical plants with success. To be on the safe side, you might want to apply it to one small part of the plant and watch for any reaction, before applying it to the entire orchid.
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The manufacturer of this product uses heat sterilization. Peroxide can "poison" anything that you try to cultivate.
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hi penny shey. I recommend you look with a kitchen towel and gently grips the base and pull on the black part of the beater and ready.and when you use the eggs and put them in glass using the beater there, because if it will not spill. :)hola penny shey. mira te recomiendo que con una toalla de cocina y agarres con cuidado de la base y tires de la parte negra del batidor y listo.y al momento que uses con los huevos ponlos en vaso y ahi usa el batidor, porque si no va a derramar. :)
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It comes with a plastic pot - same one as in the picture. Based on my experience with this plant it is best to buy a clay pot, not a glazed one (you can put a clay pot inside a glazed one for decoration purposes). Buy a small pot first and let it outgrow it before switching to a bigger one. Never overwater the plant - best way is to put water on the saucer and let the plant "drink" as much as it needs to, once or twice a week usually is enough. If there is any leftover water on the saucer just discard it. Hope that helps.
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definitely, orchids are very sensitive when as far as watering and leaving any kind of fertilizer sitting on roots not dissolved. I have had root root doingthat. Dissolve the fertilizer first, then water the plant using distilled water. I never use tap water, and don't overwater. Good Luck, jfkflyguy-Dan
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BTW Adam, because you have a *fungus* gnat issue, you should probably water your herbs from the bottom until the situation clears itself up otherwise you will continue to have the issue. What part of the country do you live to have a fungus situation like that? Or maybe you're watering too much? Anywho, Put some plastic coasters under your plants (if they are in pots) or switch to a soaker line (if in a garden) to avoid the over watering gnats issue. When applying the DE use this: Pest Pistol Mini Duster. But remember, each time your DE gets wet, you will need to re-apply it that's why I suggested the two versions of watering. BTW Adam, because you have a *fungus* gnat issue, you should probably water your herbs from the bottom until the situation clears itself up otherwise you will continue to have the issue. What part of the country do you live to have a fungus situation like that? Or maybe you're watering too much? Anywho, Put some plastic coasters under your plants (if they are in pots) or switch to a soaker line (if in a garden) to avoid the over watering gnats issue. When applying the DE use this: Pest Pistol Mini Duster. But remember, each time your DE gets wet, you will need to re-apply it that's why I... » Read More BTW Adam, because you have a *fungus* gnat issue, you should probably water your herbs from the bottom until the situation clears itself up otherwise you will continue to have the issue. What part of the country do you live to have a fungus situation like that? Or maybe you're watering too much? Anywho, Put some plastic coasters under your plants (if they are in pots) or switch to a soaker line (if in a garden) to avoid the over watering gnats issue. When applying the DE use this: Pest Pistol Mini Duster. But remember, each time your DE gets wet, you will need to re-apply it that's why I suggested the two versions of watering. « Show Less
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There are several methods of cleaning care on google. I used water pressure cleaner we have. But you can use car wash. Don't use soap. Let it dry thouroly. Then use rice and grind all over well of molcajete with hand held moter stone until no more loose stones rub off. This is a must. You don't want pieces of lava in you sauces. Very time consuming but very worth it.