Will Orchids Bloom in Unsuitable Soil: A Note for Beginner Florists
Despite the fact that many people consider orchids to be capricious plants, in fact this is not true.
According to the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , it is enough to create suitable conditions for these plants, and they will certainly delight their owner with lush flowering.
One of these conditions is soil intended for growing orchids.
Pine bark is considered an ideal substrate.
You can use ready-made mixtures like EffectBio, Soil Orchid FASCO Flower Happiness and others. The main thing is that the main component in them is the same pine bark.
However, it is not necessary to visit a gardening store – you can prepare the soil yourself.
If you are dealing with Phalaenopsis orchids, get some pine bark and drainage.
If you have cattleyas, dendrophalaenopsis, dendrobiums at your disposal, in addition to bark you will also need moss, coconut chips, and charcoal.
