Volcanic rock?

Nov 19, 2007 Last reply: 18 years ago 1 Replies

Having just recently been suckered into getting more orchids (Cattleya's and Dendobiums) at Wal Mart......... I have noticed these from Wal mart are usaually in a 3 inch square pot Volcanic rock and newspaper. Are there any advantages to Volcanic rock, other than it is cheap and plentifull in Hwaii.



My reading research shows it holds water well. Will it wick water? The thought of using it like Prime agra for hydroponic has crossed my mind



The hydro pellets are superior in almost everyway. Unfortunantly they are relativly expensive. Something else that no one mentioned is that volcanic rock is often high in flourine.

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