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Old 03-18-2014, 10:54 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Default Re: My Ae Ae mat update.

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Originally Posted by bananimal View Post
Cut away or scoop out any rot. Like when a dentist drills out tooth decay -- stops when he gets to healthy material. If the majority of the corm mass is solid it will be fine when potted. I also sprinkle mycorrhizae powder on the roots. And add worm castings to the mix.
The "scoop da rot" method has the potential of working, but with the Hawaiian varieties I'd recommend confirming the actual cause of the rot first. If you don't have the proper equipment on site then send a sample out for a professional analysis. You might find that with the correct diagnosis it's easier to prevent the rot than it is trying to stop it. Adding worm castings will only exasperate the problem.
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