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Posted by pbishop 6b (My Page) on Fri, Jul 10, 09 at 22:56
| I set up one of Dani's easy propagation Chamber and I had a problem with mildew. I kept it in the shade and only filled when the pot was pretty empty.
My hydrangea cuttings were the only ones that survived.
I used a mixture of seed starting mix and potting soil.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. |
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RE: Easy Propagation Chamber - Mildew issue
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| What kind of water are you using? Around here I cannot use out tap water for anything related to condensation because it quickly grows algae and mildews. I am on a well. Not sure if this will help - but if you use tap water, try a cleaner water such as filtered or distilled. Good luck! |
RE: Easy Propagation Chamber - Mildew issue
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| I use only distilled water in my chanbers. It is about .62 a gallon at WM. Let us know if it makes a difference. Janie |
RE: Easy Propagation Chamber - Mildew issue
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I use course sand in trays that will drain.
I place the chamber over the trays and remove it every afternoon for a couple of minutes to let the carbon dioxide leave.
I mist the cuttings and replace the chamber.
The walls of the chamber will have condensation on it.
A soil type medium will hold too much moisture and cause fungus and root rot. |
RE: Easy Propagation Chamber - Mildew issue
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- Posted by daneh 5 So. ME (My Page) on
Sat, Oct 24, 09 at 9:53
| Although I am not familiar with the rooting chamber you are referring to, here is a suggestion: exchange the air at least once every few days. Lift the top, remove the cover, whatever it takes to move the old air out and new in. Leave it off for 5-10 minutes. Although plants need moisture to root, too much is not a good thing. Exchanging the air also gives the cuttings a chance to dry off a bit. |
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