Orchid culture soil and water moss are both commonly used media in orchid cultivation, and there are some differences between them:
1.Different ingredients: Orchid special culture soil is specially formulated according to the growth needs of orchids, and usually contains humus, peat, perlite, vermiculite and other components. These ingredients can provide orchids with good air permeability, water retention, and fertility. Water moss is a natural plant fiber, mainly in bryophytes, containing a lot of water and nutrients.
2.Air permeability: The special culture soil for orchids has good air permeability, which is conducive to the root respiration of orchids. Although water moss also has air permeability, it is relatively poor, and prolonged use may lead to hypoxia in Langen.
3.Water retention: Water moss has good water retention and can be kept moist for a long time, which is conducive to the growth of orchids. However, the water retention of orchid culture soil is relatively poor, and it needs to be watered in a timely manner.
4.Fertility: The special culture soil for orchids contains an appropriate amount of fertilizer, which can meet the nutrient needs of orchids during the growth process. There are fewer nutrients in water moss, which is not conducive to the long-term growth of orchids.
5.pH: The pH of orchid culture soil is usually 55 to 65, suitable for the growth of orchids. The pH of the moss may change, which is not conducive to the growth of orchids.
6.**Orchid special culture soil and water moss** are different, orchid special culture soil is usually higher**, while water moss is relatively cheap.
In short, there are certain differences between orchid culture soil and water moss in terms of composition, air permeability, water retention, fertility, pH and **. When choosing an orchid planting medium, you need to choose according to the growth status and needs of the orchid. For friends who plant orchids for the first time, it is recommended to use special orchid culture soil to ensure the healthy growth of orchids. Of course, it is also possible to choose according to the actual situation and personal preferences.