How to Make Orchid Potting Mix

Orchids grow all over the world in a range of climates from tropical rain forests to the arctic tundra. Most orchids that grow in the home are the tropical variety, however. Orchids usually don't grow in soil mixtures like normal houseplants. They have air roots that need moisture and nutrients from porous materials and soil is too dense for them. A mixture of organic and inorganic material makes the best orchid potting mixture.

Things You'll Need

• Fir bark
• Vermiculite
• Charcoal
• Coconut husks
• Pot

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Purchase a pot that is large enough to hold the orchid.

   • 2

     Fill the pot two-thirds of the way with a mixture of one part fir bark and one part coconut husks.

   • 3

     Fill the rest of the pot with a mixture of three parts charcoal to one part vermiculite.

   • 4

     Mix the potting mixture together in the pot.