Classical formula of orchid plant material

Orchids like to grow in substrates with sufficient nutrients and good ventilation. They can be mixed with 5 parts of pine needle soil, 3 parts of sand and 2 parts of garden soil as culture soil, or 3 parts of pearlite, 2 parts of rotting soil and 1 part of fine sand. They can also be mixed with 3 parts of peanut shell or coconut shell, 3 parts of pine needle soil and 2 parts of river sand.

The classic formula of orchid plant material 1. Pine needle soil

Pine needle soil formula is one of the pine needle permeability and permeability are very good, which also contains rich organic matter, has a certain role in preventing pests, used to plant orchids best, can choose 5 parts of pine needle soil, 3 parts of sand and 2 parts of garden soil mixed as culture soil, after planting poured into permeable water can be.

2. Perlite

Pearlite is a popular flower plant material at present, which has strong adsorption, heat preservation and water permeability. If pearlite is used with other plant materials to cultivate orchids, it can be safely watered boldly to make the root growth more stable. Common choices can be 3 parts of pearlite, 2 parts of moldy soil and 1 part of fine sand mixed and stirred.

3. Cinder

Using cinder with other plant materials to cultivate orchids can make the root system develop well, but it is best to use cinder that has been fully fermented and decomposed, so that alkaline substances inside can be removed and good air permeability can be achieved. 4 parts of cinder, 3 parts of garden soil and 2 parts of river sand can be used to prepare nutrient soil.

4. Peanut shells

In addition, peanut shell or coconut shell can be used as the preferred plant material, which contains rich organic matter to promote the flowering effect of orchids, but it needs high temperature disinfection and full fermentation before it can be used to kill the bacteria inside. 3 parts of peanut shell or coconut shell, 3 parts of pine needle soil and 2 parts of river sand can be mixed.