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Sorry it's taken me so long to get all the replies, had to go back to the oral surgeon early this morning to get some bone spurs cut out of my gums Elaine, Carol, the pH of our water here in town according to the Water Superintendent is 7.8 - 8.3. I mixed up a batch of Epson Salt water in a spray bottle this afternoon and gave them all a light spray. While doing this I looked at the potting medium really good since it's been almost a week since I watered them last. Most of the pots the medium is dry at least on the top. There are 3 though that are still wet so I'll have to grab some pots at Lowe's tomorrow while I'm down there and drill some holes in the sides and bottom for drainage.

Thanks Jim for the information, these are all Phals so other than the one I've already re-potted to take the photos I'll do these other three which suspect the bark has broken down also. In the rest the bark looks good. I'm going to take my wooden skewers that I used to use and put them back into the pots to keep an eye on the wetness of the mix. Hopefully that will give me an idea of when to water this winter.

I 'think' I've replied to all if not please let me know. I sure appreciate all the knowledge all of you are willing to impart on us 'newbies'.