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This type of moss is great for various orchids, including Phalaenopsis, Dendrobiums, and Oncidiums. It's used to help these plants grow faster and reduce the shock when they're repotted. The moss can hold a lot of water – up to 20 times its weight – which makes it useful for improving soil quality.
Before using the moss, you need to soak it in water to rehydrate it fully. Then, when you're potting plants, make sure not to pack the moss too tightly into the pot, as that reduces its water-holding capacity. Keeping the moss from drying out completely is important.
POTTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORCHIDS IN SPHAGNUM MOSS AND CLEAR POTS
Materials Needed:
- Clear pots
- GrowPharm Chilean Sphagnum Moss
- Orchid plant
- Hydroton (expanded clay aggregate) (optional)
- Mega Mass - Orchid Master fertilizer or any other orchid-specific fertilizer.
- Watering can or spray bottle
Step 1: Preparing the Clear Pot
- Choose a clear pot that's only one size up from the previous one. Orchids prefer snug spaces, akin to their natural habitats. Clear pots offer insight into root health and moisture levels and allow the roots to perform photosynthesis.
- Optionally, introduce a layer of hydroton at the pot's base to enhance drainage.
Step 2: Preparing the Sphagnum Moss
- Thoroughly hydrate the GrowPharm Chilean Sphagnum Moss by soaking it. Gently squeeze out excess water, leaving it damp but not dripping.
Step 4: Watering and Fertilizing
- Water the orchid by gently saturating the moss until it's uniformly moist.
- Allow excess water to drain, using the clear pot to monitor drainage.
- Apply Mega Mass - Orchid Master fertilizer as directed, offering essential nutrients.
Step 5: Placement and Care
- Position the potted orchid in a location that matches its light and temperature preferences.
- Regularly check the moss's moisture, watering when the top layer feels dry to the touch.
- Leverage the clear pot to observe root health and overall plant condition.
- Article numberorc192-500g
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