Using Coconut Husk Chips as the potting medium for orchids can be an effective and sustainable option. The husk promotes good water drainage and promotes proper root aeration. But it is important to wash the husk carefully to remove any salt residue. You can also use pumice, a lightweight, inorganic growing medium. It is highly […]
Can I Use Orchid Soil For Other Plants?
Typically, orchids do not grow well in soil. They require the right amount of light, moisture, and air circulation to survive. But there is a potting mix that is specifically made for orchids. So using the same potting mix for other plants is not necessarily going to work. Different plants have different optimum soil or […]
Orchid Root Health – A Quick Guide To
Isn’t there a saying “Roots are the way to an orchid’s heart”? Or something along those lines… 😉 With the Phalaenopsis orchid, people tend to pay the least amount of attention to the roots. This is of course understandable as it’s the part that’s not visible to the eye, unlike the leaves and flowers are. […]