What is the best soil for potted orchids (the simplest orchid soil configuration)

1. What soil to use

Orchids have high requirements for the soil they grow. They prefer loam that is rich in humus and has good drainage and water retention. When preparing the soil, it is usually based on leaf mold. Of course, red soil is also indispensable. In addition, there are many varieties, so the emphasis and targeting are also different. Mainly, fine-leaf varieties use leaf mold, while broad-leaf varieties use solid soil.

2. Configuration method

1. When maintaining the plants, you can use leaf mold, mountain base soil and red soil. Specifically, use six parts of leaf mold, two parts of mountain base soil and two parts of red soil. If there are only red soil and leaf mold, the ratio should be increased, mixing three parts red soil with seven parts leaf mold. This way the nutrients are more sufficient and conducive to growth.

2. If garden soil is convenient to use, you can also add leaf mold. Specifically, use two parts of field soil, three parts of garden soil, and five parts of leaf mold. Such an even mixture can also keep the orchid healthy.

3. In addition to the two soil preparation methods mentioned above, you can also use sandy soil and leaf mold. Specifically, the ratio is four parts of sand to six parts of leaf mold, or a ratio of three to seven is also fine, but note that the sand should be coarse sand, not fine sand, so that the drainage and air permeability are better, which is more conducive to growth.