How to use soil for potted orchids? An 8-year veteran grower teaches you to grow orchids with ease
I have been in the orchid business for nearly 8 years, constantly traveling to orchid-producing regions, buying and selecting and breeding, and I have seen many growing methods. As for how potted orchids should use soil? I believe there is no fixed growing medium for orchids; everyone has their own way of growing them, all sorts of strange methods, and once you get used to your way, you can grow them well. The main things are the three key elements: water control, ventilation and light.
The quality of the orchid growing medium is closely related to the growth and flowering of orchids. Orchids require a medium that is loose in texture, low in stickiness, does not compact, and drains water quickly. At the same time it must have a certain water absorption and moisture retention capacity, and contain a certain amount of humus. Preparing the medium well plays an important role in whether the orchids can be grown successfully later on.
Modern growing media are generally divided into two types: hard media (mountain stone, Kanuma soil, diatomaceous earth, etc.) and soft media (peat, bark, decayed wood). Some grow with pure hard medium (this method is airy and drains well, so watering is more frequent, and some can even water once a day), some with pure soft medium (extremely high ventilation requirements, longer intervals between watering, plenty of fertility), and there is also a soft-and-hard mix (the ratio depends on personal preference, there is no fixed ratio).
If you use a mix of soft and hard media for potting, you need to sift the medium and sort it into three sizes: large, medium and small. Put the large medium at the bottom, the medium-sized one in the middle, and the small one on top. This mixing method gives good air permeability and drainage, and is very rich in nutrients. Overall, potted orchids need loose, fertile, well-aerated humus soil, and then you can grow orchids with ease! Fellow orchid growers, have you learned how to use soil for potted orchids? If you also like orchids, you are welcome to follow and share, and I also look forward to your comments and likes, thank you