What kind of soil should be used to repot orchids? Can the soil used to grow succulents be used to grow orchids?

1. What soil should I use to repot orchids?

When repotting orchids, you need to use planting materials that are breathable, moisturizing and contain certain nutrients. Moreover, when changing the soil, you should pay attention to the fact that orchids are mainly divided into two types: epiphytic orchids and terrestrial orchids. Different planting materials should be selected when changing the soil for these two types of orchids.

1. What kind of planting material should be used for epiphytic orchids?

Because epiphytic orchids are orchids that grow on rocks or other trees, they cannot be grown using ordinary culture soil. When changing the soil, it is recommended to mix rotten bark, gravel, sphagnum moss, expanded clay, tree fern roots, charcoal, volcanic rocks, etc. and use them as planting materials. This kind of planting material is breathable enough and is very suitable for its growth.

2. What kind of planting material should be used for terrestrial orchids?

Terrestrial orchids can take root and grow directly in the soil, so the planting material can be mixed with leaf mold, peat soil, river sand and other soils. Before repotting, you can lay a layer of pebbles or expanded clay at the bottom of the pot as a drainage layer to prevent water from accumulating in the planting material. After planting, you can lay a layer of volcanic stone, fairy soil or sphagnum moss on the top.

2. Can I use the soil I use to grow succulents to grow orchids?

Generally speaking, epiphytic orchids cannot be grown directly in the soil used to grow succulents. However, terrestrial orchids can be grown in the same soil used to grow succulents. Because the soil for growing succulents also needs to meet basic conditions such as breathability, moisture retention, and fertility, such a growth environment is also very suitable for terrestrial orchids.