Perfect Plants Orchid Potting Mix is blended with all-natural ingredients that encourage orchid roots to climb and expand. Charcoal, Sponge Rock, Pine Bark, and Coconut Chips provide a well-balanced environment for roots to grow to their full potential while absorbing maximum nutrients. Orchid roots also need access to water for when they go dry. Perfect Plants Orchid Mix is professionally blended to balance overall drainage while still giving roots access to moisture. Perfect Plants Orchid Potting Mix comes as 4 Dry Quarts in a re-sealable, heavy duty bag — perfect for storage or later use.
PINE BARK
Pine Bark absorbs nutrients and water and holds them where roots can access.
It contains essential minerals needed by the orchid plant to survive.
CHARCOAL
Charcoal will absorb leftover "salt" from fertilizers that can damage the roots of orchid plants.
It can also act as a potting mix conditioner — filtering harmful bacteria away from the roots.
COCONUT CHIPS
Coco Chips provide aeration to the mix and promote root growth
The lightweight chips do not break down as quickly as other bark mediums
SPONGE ROCK
Sponge Rock is very porous and can mix well with almost any potting media available
It offers a neutral pH balance making it an ideal additive for sensitive plant roots
How to Care for Your Orchid
It is no secret that Orchids can be sensitive to changes in their environment — but with the proper watering and fertilizing approach you can grow beautiful blooms year round. By potting your Orchid in Perfect Plants Orchid Potting Mix you are providing a stable and comfy home for your Orchid to grow. Allowing space for roots to stretch and expand is key in stem stability and will ultimately grow a stronger Orchid.
How to Pot Your Orchid:
Choose a container, we recommend one with drain holes
Fill the container 3/4 full with Orchid Potting Mix — leave a small, crater-like hole for your plant
Carefully place your Orchid in the container, find the best position so roots can fit
Be sure not to damage the roots or stem
Backfill the remaining container space with Orchid Potting Mix
Spray with a spray bottle or place an ice cube on top of mix
Tips for Watering Your Orchid
Orchids do not require much water — be careful not to over water as this can drown the roots
We recommend placing an ice cube at the base of the plant or using a spray bottle to saturate the potting mix
Only water when the roots have become dry — brown and mushy roots can be a sign of overwatering
General rule of thumb: Water with spray bottle or ice cube once a week
Pair With 'Orchid Food by Perfect Plants — Slow Release Fertilizer, 5oz. Bag Suitable for All Orchid Types and Other Acid-Loving Plants'
Perfect Plants Orchid Fertilizer is a low-rate formula that will not harm or burn the roots of your epiphytes. Slow-Release Pellets will provide around the clock enrichment for your Orchid plant.
How to Apply Orchid Fertilizer:
Sprinkle 1/4 tsp. fertilizer per 2-inch diameter pot size
Try to keep pellets from resting directly on roots
One-time application for 6 months of enrichment
Spray with spray bottle after applying pellets
- 💓 ALL PURPOSE MIX — Made with Charcoal, Sponge Rock, Pine Bark, Coconut Chips
- 🔗 ROOTS CAN CLIMB — Orchid Roots love to climb and expand, this textured mix allows them to stretch to their full potential
- 🌬 AERATION — Mix does not compact or suffocate orchid roots
- 💧 DRAINAGE — Orchids do not require frequent waterings but do require proper drainage, too much water can kill your orchid plant
- 🔩 HEAVY DUTY, RE-SEALABLE BAG — Perfect for storage or later use