How to Make Your Own Orchid Mix

Here are some orchid mix recipes that have been made using Select-A-Blend.
What would you like to make today?

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General Purpose Orchid Mix

6 scoops medium coconut husk chips
4 scoops medium sponge rock
2 scoops small charcoal
This classic mix works well for a wide variety of orchids.

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Seedling Orchid Mix

5 scoops small coconut husk chips
4 scoops small sponge rock
2 scoops coir
1 scoop small charcoal
The small particle size of the ingredients and addition of coir for moisture make this a good mix for seedlings.

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Phalaenopsis Orchid Mix

9 scoops Chilean 5 Star sphagnum moss
2 scoops medium sponge rock
1 scoop aerolite
For moisture loving orchids, Chilean 5 Star sphagnum moss provides ample moisture while the sponge rock keeps the mix from compacting too much and aerolite lightens the mix. Try with Phalaenopsis.

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Cattleya Orchid Mix

6 scoops fir bark
3 scoops tree fern fiber
2 scoops medium perlite
1 scoop redwood chips
A favorite for cattleya.

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Fir Bark Orchid Mix

7 scoops medium fir bark
3 scoops medium sponge rock
1 scoop charcoal
1 scoop chopped sphagnum
This classic mix works well for a wide variety of orchids.

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Orchid Mix for Humid Climates

6 scoops tree fern
2 scoops peat moss
2 scoops coir
2 scoops charcoal
The tree fern in this mix makes it perfect for humid climates.

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Tropical Orchid Mix

2 scoops tree fern
2 scoops small coconut husk chips
2 scoops small fir bark
2 scoops chopped sphagnum moss
1 scoop Pro-Mix HP
1 scoop Hydroton
1 scoop small charcoal
1 scoop small granite chips
This unique combination is a good mix for a wide variety of orchids. The tree fern and hydroton in this mix will deter it from breaking down quickly, even in very humid environments.

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Orchid Mix for growing orchids in 'Mud'

8 scoops Metro Mix 380 (w/ coir)
2 scoops coir
1 scoop aerolite
1 scoop small charcoal
A soil-less mix for growing seedlings and phalaenopsis.

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