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Old 05-17-2007, 08:14 AM   #11 (permalink)
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I believe "fir" includes pine and cypress and pretty much anything that has "needles" rather than leaves
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Old 05-17-2007, 10:28 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Re: Fir Bark?

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I believe "fir" includes pine and cypress and pretty much anything that has "needles" rather than leaves
Yeah, that was my understanding of "fir".
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Old 05-17-2007, 02:48 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Not necessarily needles, but something that isn't a leaf. Like cedar trees don't really have "needles" but they don't have leaves either.
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Old 05-17-2007, 07:52 PM   #14 (permalink)
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that stuff's a lot like cypress - sort of knobby
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Old 05-17-2007, 10:25 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Re: Fir Bark?

I use fir bark extensively in orchid growing. For the most part, I have found Douglas Fir bark to be relatively low odor and safe for everything from thumbnail dart frogs to fussy little orchids from the cloud forests of South America. It can get moldy if it gets wet. Usually, if it is of decent quality, it will hold up to high moisture levels for a long time. I try to use kiln dried bark when possible because it tends to have the least amount of active spores and possible aromatic compounds. I have my garter on fir bark now and it seems quite content with the whole thing. I think cleaning is a potential issue however. This is just my experience, your mileage my vary.
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Old 05-18-2007, 04:14 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Hey there Josh ... thanks so much for sharing !!! That's one of the nicest things about this forum ... everyone feels comfortable enough to just 'jump in' and share their experinces ... invaluable ...

enjoy your day !!!
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Old 05-18-2007, 06:38 PM   #17 (permalink)
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thanks Josh
I'll have to look at the stuff again
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