Today we break down the most popular orchid media on the market and discover their properties and what they are good for!
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Bark medium is the choice of many nurseries and orchid growers. It is very airy and doesn't retain too much water. It has an acidic pH and can be found in various sizes.
Customize orchid media • Customizing Orchid med...
Orchiata bark • Trying Orchiata bark m...
Kiwi bark • Kiwi bark for Orchids ...
Sphagnum moss is another very popular medium, which requires a bit more attention. Here is how I like to use moss when I repot orchids • How to use sphagnum mo... and one of the ways I water orchids in full moss • How I water Neofinetia...
LECA is the most popular clay medium at the moment and the best setup for it is semi hydroponics, learn more about it here • Repotting new Orchids ... and watering orchids here • How to water Orchids i...
Coconut husk can be a good medium too, but beware of salts! Learn more here • Q&A - Where to find an...
Other media used include perlite, lava rock and rockwool.
Learn more about how to mix these materials here • Orchid Care for Beginn...
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P.O. BOX 29002, CY-1620, Nicosia, Cyprus
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🌸 My environment:
Subtropical climate, hot summers and mild winters
60-90% humidity, always breezy
Growth space is kept at min 17C and max 29C
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🌸 What I use in my Grow Room:
Media:
LECA - Pokon or IKEA
Various organic mixes from rePotme bit.ly/2Dmu9mW
Sphagnum Moss - Spagmoss from Besgrow bit.ly/2LSZjEx or bit.ly/2WOF1D7
Fertilizer and supplements:
MSU Orchid fertilizer for osmosis / rain water bit.ly/2LS2bSg
Orchid Focus Bloom (when I need something low in N)
Pots, containers, baskets:
DIY self watering pots and masks from local flower shops
Lechuza self watering pots amzn.to/2wIUWq2
Wooden Vanda baskets bit.ly/2NfIlWI
Slotted pots from rePotme bit.ly/2Ds488b
Lighting:
LED shop panels from Leroy Merlin, 4000k
Tertial lamps from IKEA + 4000k LED bulbs (various brands)
Orvibo WiFi Smart Plugs amzn.to/2MLSR7T
Shelf units:
Shirley's Simple Shelving bit.ly/2qAcS1r
Lerberg and Mulig from IKEA
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27 май 2019