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Orchids: soil and plant guides

Epiphytes that grow on bark in the wild, not in soil. Living Soil has guides for 3 plants in this group, built from published references.

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Mixes for orchids

Fir bark orchid mix

A chunky, open mix for orchids that cling to trees in the wild instead of growing in soil, so their roots get the air they need. One of the few published orchid recipes.

One more mix for this group in the app.

Good to know

  • The mistake to avoid: Potting an epiphyte in soil.

Questions

What soil do orchids need?

Epiphytes that grow on bark in the wild, not in soil. Living Soil has 2 mixes for this group, each from a published reference, and guides for 3 plants.

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