Does it work in bark? Does EasyBloom Plant Sensor work for orchids (I use bark, not soil)?
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Hi Natalia- You can use the EasyBloom Plant Sensor to measure the sunlight and temperature environment and tell you if they are correct for orchids. Most orchids prefer shade to partial sun, and the EasyBloom will help you determine if your location is correct, light-wise. The EasyBloom will not provide soil moisture feedback, as we can't get an accurate reading in bark. I hope this helps- Edith Harbaugh Product Manager, PlantSense
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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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These will work with orchids. Much like broken clay pots and broken bricks these retain aeration while also retaining moisture. Phalaenopsis, dendrobiums and Cattleyas benefit from having clay rocks added to their potting media. The lithophytes might flourish with mostly clay rocks (the dark red color does get quite warm in sunlight, perhaps too warm)
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Sorry to say, the ultrasonic bark control only worked on our dogs after one bark. Then the just ignored it
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Hi Zach. It does but goes dormant after ( which seems to defeat the purpose) and you have to push the button to reactivate it. We ended up returning it because the bark feature is only semi automated.
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I use it for every single plant I have. It has worked so well with my orchids that I started using it on everything. My winter blooming orchids are all still blooming and they are still growing flower spikes. This is the only fertilizer I use now. It's very gentle and does not burn anything.
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I bought it to control bugs on my roses, marigolds, tomato plants, etc. In my case, it did not help with bugs or black spot as others have stated. Locale and types of flowers may have been an issue, but if I had it to do over I would not purchase it again.
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I used this highly recommended product as my only fertilizer and it is working very well. Shortly after I began using it, the leaves "perked right up". I should mention, I am growing my first Orchid. I wish you much success!
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I use it for monitoring my citrus trees. It works well for me. I should say I have loose, loamy soil.
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I bought this with the intention of using it on my tomatoes. It worked very well for them. I am sure it would work well with basil as well. Just make sure you soak them from the ground up. Do it again after it rains, too.
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Yes, it will. It works as an immediate killer of bugs on most plants, and also as a systemic insecticide. That means the roots absorb the chemical and continue to kill insects feeding on it.It probably won't work effectively as a systemic on orchids and may take more than one application.Please also read this: http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/orchids/msg1216493017931.html
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YES, it does. The other person who responded is incorrect. You have to program your system to chime, and it only works on a limited number of sensor slots, but it's very simple to do.
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I don't use it for motion, I actively use it to deter, but not as effective as sonic bark detector. As for setting it and if an animal comes into range it'll turn on, I think its a good theory, buy I don't think the technology it there yet. Also, you can hear the device, it's not quiet.
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The answers provided are correct. They don't work tho. My herbs died even faster.
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I believe if you push it into the ground as far as it will go the sensor will pick upa skunk moving along the ground==we use ours for deer so I'm not positive,but I know my German Shepherd sets it off every time she goes near it!
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No all this meter does is measure footcanles. You hold the sensor under the light sorce be it HID's floresances or the sun for that matter it will give you a reading between 0 & 5000 fc foot candles The way ilike to use it when setting upLights, table , garden. I go the corner of my area or.canapy were my last plant is or is going to be I'll take a reading and depending on what it is I can add anotherFew plants and increase my area or if it's a little low shorten it up or just leave as is. Another is check reading of light , than after X amount of hours or time check again see if it has lowered to see how much your bulb is loseing over time& if it's time to replace. Hope this has helped alittle, sorry if I ran on. , No all this meter does is measure footcanles. You hold the sensor under the light sorce be it HID's floresances or the sun for that matter it will give you a reading between 0 & 5000 fc foot candles The way ilike to use it when setting upLights, table , garden. I go the corner of my area or.canapy were my last plant is or is going to be I'll take a reading and depending on what it is I can add anotherFew plants and increase my area or if it's a little low shorten it up or just leave as is. Another is check reading of light , than after X amount of hours or time... » Read More No all this meter does is measure footcanles. You hold the sensor under the light sorce be it HID's floresances or the sun for that matter it will give you a reading between 0 & 5000 fc foot candles The way ilike to use it when setting upLights, table , garden. I go the corner of my area or.canapy were my last plant is or is going to be I'll take a reading and depending on what it is I can add anotherFew plants and increase my area or if it's a little low shorten it up or just leave as is. Another is check reading of light , than after X amount of hours or time check again see if it has lowered to see how much your bulb is loseing over time& if it's time to replace. Hope this has helped alittle, sorry if I ran on. , « Show Less
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I think it just senses the moisture. I know it works because when I put it in dry soil it doesn't move and when the soil is wet it does. That's all I can tell you. it does work.