Can orchids be grown with fir tree chips?

Can orchids be grown with fir tree chips?

Orchids can be grown in fir wood chips because the texture of fir wood chips is relatively loose and the soil will not become compacted during planting. It also has better fertilizer retention properties when fertilizing. However, it needs to be sterilized frequently during use, otherwise bacteria will easily grow.

Advantages and disadvantages of growing orchids in cedar wood chips

Advantages: Fir wood chips are easy to obtain, soak and disinfect, contain fewer germs, and can reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases during fermentation. They are more breathable when used and can also supplement appropriate nutrients.

Disadvantages: Cedar wood chips are more likely to breed some miscellaneous bacteria. When watering is less, they are more likely to have difficulty absorbing water, so it is impossible to replenish water for orchids in time. In addition, it is easy to cause waterlogging during the rainy season.

How to grow orchids with fir wood chips

1. Fermentation: There are relatively few pathogens in fir wood chips themselves, so they are generally not used directly. They need to be soaked in water and then fermented in advance. This way they can be used directly when needed, and the occurrence of diseases and pests can be reduced.

2. Soil preparation: After the fir wood chips are processed, they need to be mixed with other soils. Generally, they can be mixed with some brick rubble and spread on the bottom of the flowerpot during planting. The planting soil can be a mixture of leaf mold, garden soil and sandy soil.