Can orchids be grown in nutrient soil?

Can orchids be grown in nutrient soil?

Orchids cannot be grown in nutrient soil. Nutrient soil contains more nutrients, and it is easy to have an excess of nutrients if it is used alone. If you must use it, you need to use it in combination with some other substances so that the nutrients in the soil can be more evenly distributed.

The advantages and disadvantages of growing orchids in nutrient soil

Advantages: The biggest advantage of nutrient soil is that it contains more nutrients, is sterile and virus-free, has good water and fertilizer retention properties, and is rich in minerals.

Disadvantages: The nutrients in the nutrient soil are limited and cannot meet the long-term growth needs of orchids. Moreover, this kind of soil is prone to soil compaction, which will inhibit the growth of orchid roots. In severe cases, root rot will occur.

How to grow orchids in nutrient soil

1. Soil preparation: Nutrient soil cannot be used directly. When using it, it needs to be used together with small pieces of bark, peanut shells, ceramsite, sawdust or river sand to increase the looseness of the soil.

2. Planting: When planting orchids, you need to choose a flower pot with good air permeability, then spread a layer of expanded clay on the bottom of the flower pot, and then apply a mixture of nutrient soil and other materials to plant orchids.