Best orchid soil

This article will focus on the specific bugs found in fir bark, pine bark, redwood bark, cypress bark, or any type of store-bought bark, all used for orchids.

Orchids need special potting medium to help with draining. Here's a list of the best potting mixes that do just that!

What are orchids planted in? A variety of media or orchid mix can be used, like fir bark, sphagnum moss, perlite, charcoal, lava rock, osmunda fiber, coconut fiber, redwood bark, and Styrofoam peanuts. To prepare your own potting mix or choose the right store-bought one is to try to imitate the exact conditions that the orchid grows in nature.

In this guide we teach you how to make your own orchid potting mix with pictures to guide you along the way.

Easy step by step how-to and when-to repot an old phalaenopsis orchid. Check roots and replace with fresh bark chip soil for a healthy vibrant plant.

A guide to orchid potting mix: what it's made of and how to choose the right one for your orchid. Find out if orchid soil goes bad and if you can use regular potting soil for your orchid. Read more here. #orchid #orchidcare #orchidpottingmedia #orchidsoil #orchidpottingmix #orchidbark #orchidmix #orchid

These prized plants prefer filtered light, fluctuating temperatures, and not too much water.

For a pretty display on my kitchen table, I decided to "kopy kat" an idea I saw in the January issue of "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine. The article explains how to put orchids creatively in tall vases. An orchid expert tells how to keep the orchids' roots healthy while they are in the vases. I have been downsizing my vase collection so I don't have the straight-sided vases that I used to. I did find three former (spigots are broken) clear glass drink dispensers in the attic. I turned…

Easy instructions for phalaenopsis orchid repotting. This task is best performed every few years. Repotting stimulates new blooms & keeps the plant healthy.

Having the right growing medium for your orchid is vital. While there are several steps to making sure your orchid thrives in your home, intensive care will not make up for using a growing medium that is not suitable for your orchid. Once you have the right growing medium, you can then worry about the more finicky aspects of caring for your orchid—like making sure it gets exactly the right amount of light. Keep reading to find out more about orchid bark mix and how you can make it yourself.