The growth of orchids requires a breathable, well-drained planting material, and pine bark is a commonly used planting material for orchids. Pine bark has good air permeability and moisturizing properties, which can provide a suitable growth environment for orchids. Here's how to make an orchid planting pine bark recipe for your reference:
Material: Pine bark (preferably fresh, pest-free pine bark).
Perlite (or vermiculite, ceramsite and other materials with good air permeability).
Humus (or peat).
Garden soil. Sand (or broken bricks).
Fertilizers (e.g. well-rotted organic fertilizers or compound fertilizers).
Steps:1Sift out the pine bark to a suitable size, remove impurities and pine needles, etc., and rinse it with clean water.
2.Perlite, humus, and garden soil are mixed evenly in a ratio of 1:1:1 as the substrate for orchids.
3.Add an appropriate amount of sand or crushed bricks to the substrate to improve air permeability and drainage.
4.The washed pine bark is dried and then added to the substrate in a ratio of approximately 1:1 or 1:15。
5.Add an appropriate amount of fertilizer to the substrate, such as well-rotted organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer, and add it according to the ratio of the instructions.
6.Stir the prepared planting material well and put it into a pot. Be careful not to compact, keep the planting material loose.
7.Cover the surface of the pot with a thin layer of planting material to retain moisture and prevent weeds from growing.
Notes:1Pine bark needs to be well dried before use to avoid mold and disease during the growth of orchids.
2.When adding fertilizer, pay attention to the proportion to avoid excessive use of orchids and cause harm.
3.Orchid planting material needs to maintain a certain humidity, but it should not be too wet, so as not to affect the growth of orchids.
4.Orchids need to be properly pruned and sorted every once in a while to keep them beautiful and healthy.
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