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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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- Posted by greenamanda (My Page) on Sat, Jul 11, 09 at 9:12
| 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! |
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- Posted by little_dani 9, S. Tex Coast (My Page) on Sun, Jul 12, 09 at 0:54
| 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 |
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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. |
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