Can orchids be grown in leaf mold?

Can orchids be grown in leaf mold?

Orchids can be grown in leaf mold. Leaf mold is made from the leaves of some plants that fall to the ground and rot and ferment together with the soil. This kind of soil contains some organic matter that can add some fertility to the soil for orchids, but it needs to be disinfected before use.

The advantages and disadvantages of growing orchids in leaf mold

Advantages: The texture of leaf mold is relatively loose, and it contains more nutrients. When used for orchids, it can provide them with sufficient nutrients and increase the air permeability and drainage of the soil.

Disadvantages: Leaf mold is the accumulation of rotten leaves. Generally, leaves will attract small insects when they ferment and rot, so they will carry some insect eggs. If they are used directly without being processed, the larvae will eat the roots of the orchid, which will affect the growth of the orchid.

How to grow orchids in leaf mold

1. Prepare flower pots: When planting orchids, you need to choose flower pots with good ventilation. In addition to the basic leaf mold, other soil materials are also needed.

2. Soil preparation: When planting orchids, you need to turn over and dry the leaf mold first, so that the insect eggs in the soil will be killed by the sun. Then you can mix it with garden soil and sandy soil. When planting, you can bury the orchid deeper.