What soil is suitable for growing orchids?

Soil for orchids

Orchids prefer acidic soil. Generally, it is best to plant them in soil with a pH value between 5.5-6.5. When transplanting, you should also choose some soil with good air permeability.

Orchids can be planted in ordinary soil or nutrient soil, because their requirements for soil are not very high. Generally, as long as the soil has certain nutrients and is breathable, it will be fine.

How to prepare soil for orchids

1. Nutrient soil

Nutrient soil is more suitable for growing orchids, but it is best not to use nutrient soil alone. You can add some fine sand to it to increase the air permeability of the soil. The ratio can be 3:1.

2. Mixed soil

When planting orchids, you can choose mixed soil, which is generally a mixture of garden soil, pine needles and vermiculite. The soil configured in this way has good air permeability and the proportions are generally quite random.

Changing the soil for orchid potting

1. Soil selection: When changing the soil for potted orchids, try to use mixed soil, because such soil has both nutrients and a certain drainage capacity.

2. Planting: Generally, when planting orchids, you should place its roots in a deeper position, and then cover the roots with the selected new soil.