If I Add Vermiculite To The Phalaenopsis Soil Mix, How Much Of It To Add?

Question

Thank you so much for this website. I find it very informative and would like to apply them to my little garden and houseplants.

Answer 1

Here are some recipes for orchid potting soil. I suggest using perlite instead of vermiculite. It will provide better drainage. The amount depends on what else you are adding. These articles should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/orchids/orchid-potting-mix-recipe

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/orchid-planting-mediums.htm

https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/visual-guides/repotting-phalaenopsis-and-other-monopodial-orchid

https://homegarden.cahnr.uconn.edu/factsheets/orchid-care-and-repotting/