Can broken Hydroton pellets be used, or should they be discarded? I'd like to try them with orchids.
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Yes you can use the broken ones. I grow orchids semi-hydro. They do well with Hydroton pellets, whole or broken. There aren't that many that are broken. But you will also find that there are some very SMALL pellets also.
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negative. too much deformation. and even if it looks pristine, don't re-use pellets.
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definitely, orchids are very sensitive when as far as watering and leaving any kind of fertilizer sitting on roots not dissolved. I have had root root doingthat. Dissolve the fertilizer first, then water the plant using distilled water. I never use tap water, and don't overwater. Good Luck, jfkflyguy-Dan
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I've been using Gamo pellets (lead and platinum) and had no problems. Had it dead on in about 20 min.
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I haven't needed replacement pellets - I just put them into the microwave when needed (because they have changed color from humidity) and heat them to their original color as per instructions on the bottle.
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No peat pellets are included. I believe these trays are meant to be used with the loose seed starting mix (soil)... at least, that is what I did. The peat pellet trays have low walls separating the cells. Pellets are certainly tidier to work with and may provide a slightly larger volume for the plants' roots, but I kept getting roots growing between pellets, and then I would feel bad having to rip them apart for planting.
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This is a good medium to use with orchids, or other plants. Its sold by volume, and 10 liters is a little under a 5 gal bucket size. The expanded clay pellets are of good quality, and contain no nutrients.
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Yes I replanted my plant into a orchid container(clay pot with slits) with orchid bark media and I use a saucer filled with stones and keep water in the saucer. I use a orchid fertilizer and prepare a weak solution. Had great blossoms last winter. Hope this helps you.
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Absolutely not. The soft lead deforms when it hits just about anything and would definitely be considered a consumable, one use item. If the pellet were to appear to be reusable, it has probably deformed enough that it wouldn't shoot straight and you wouldn't hit your target. It would ruin the repeatabillity and accuracy of each shot, which is the whole purpose of target shooting. I know the squirrels in my neighborhood are smart enough that if I miss more than twice, they will run and hide from me on sight. I want my gun shooting as accurately as possible. The purpose of the pellet trap is to contain the lead for disposal purposes. That way it doesn't get embedded and concetratated into a tree or fence post.
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One pod equals one shot. I suppose you can reuse, although I've never tried, but I can't imagine it would be strong enough.
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I have used these clay balls in every all kinds of potted plants including orchids and unless you have used it in another plant, it is not needed to be boiled or rinsed in hydrogen peroxide. Newly used, just rinse them in cold water to clean the dust out of them so it can hold oxygen in them. If re-using, you might want to wash them in a light hydrogen peroxided water so you don't spread mould or stuff like that to another plant. But rinse well after. I love those clay balls.
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Hello, When I used the Snake-B-Gone, I just sprinkled the little pellets under tree's, bushes, along the property line. I would use it just like the pellets of the Snail's B'Gone, Hope I have helped and that all of your little slither s stay away. B
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there is a pellet version of this gun, but no you cannot use pellet on the one I bought.
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Hi Kim , thank you for your inquiry , not recommended as it's designed for lead pellets.ThanksPhil
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I Don't believe this should be used on orchids, as it specifies cactus, and succulents. As a previous response, it was noted that there is a specific formula for orchids.
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Orchids need very dilute fertilizer, this would probably be too much fertilizer for an orchid.
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As long as there are no additives in the pellets. I have been using sawdust and olive oil pellets, twigs, fatwood, whatever. The thing runs great!