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Orchid Potting Mixes
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How to do Orchid Potting Earlier days Orchids
used to be grown in greenhouses under a
controlled environment. But today we find them in
many a garden. Ideally Orchids are found to be
growing on tree branches and hence their roots
are exposed to air all the time. Today we try to
grow Orchids in pots by trying to create a
similar environment for them. Being in the pot we
need to ensure adequate air circulation for their
roots.
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Steps for Orchid planting in a pot By following
the steps needed for Orchid potting you can get
the desired results. 1.Make the potting mix.
Normally it consists of fir bark which does not
hold much moisture. It also helps in holding of
the roots reasonably well. Many other types of
mixes can also be used to get the same desired
effect. 2.Choose the correct pot size. Having a
large pot only makes the plant grow larger. It
will take a long time to flower. There are
chances of the roots rotting in the large pot.
Ensure that the pot is small enough if you want
it to grow and flower early.
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3.Choose the correct pot mix depending upon how
often you are going to water and how you expect
it to grow. 4.The potting mix should be
moisturized enough before using it. For this put
the required quanties of potting mix in a bucket
which can hold twice the volume of the potting
mix quantity. Pour hot water over it and let it
soak overnight. Next morning sieve this mixture.
Wash it off to remove any dirt and it is ready to
be used. 5.Put the mix into the pot and plant
the Orchid plant such that its shoot is in level
of the mud surface. Apply pressure on soil around
the plant with your hands.
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6.Place a wooden or bamboo stake in the middle of
the pot and tie the plant to it for support till
its roots become stable.
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