All about Orchid media - Bark, moss, LECA & more! | Simple guide for beginners

Today we break down the most popular orchid media on the market and discover their properties and what they are good for!
🦋 More info below! 🦋

Bark medium is the choice of many nurseries and orchid growers. It is very airy and doesn't retain too much water. It has an acidic pH and can be found in various sizes.

Customize orchid media https://youtu.be/xosSJgk1hh8
Orchiata bark https://youtu.be/VY95PKtuA8Y
Kiwi bark https://youtu.be/NKEY-dL4GJc

Sphagnum moss is another very popular medium, which requires a bit more attention. Here is how I like to use moss when I repot orchids https://youtu.be/RcCqd3FEWpA and one of the ways I water orchids in full moss https://youtu.be/4FUtocgDPmU

LECA is the most popular clay medium at the moment and the best setup for it is semi hydroponics, learn more about it here https://youtu.be/i5AjOyRZR0Y and watering orchids here https://youtu.be/oYNZRlDCLJQ

Coconut husk can be a good medium too, but beware of salts! Learn more here https://youtu.be/CLlOUelBvjM

Other media used include perlite, lava rock and rockwool.

Learn more about how to mix these materials here https://youtu.be/cWFyQzJbGDg

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🌸 My environment:
Subtropical climate, hot summers and mild winters
60-90% humidity, always breezy
Growth space is kept at min 17C and max 29C
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🌸 What I use in my Grow Room:

Media:
LECA - Pokon or IKEA
Various organic mixes from rePotme http://bit.ly/2Dmu9mW
Sphagnum Moss - Spagmoss from Besgrow http://bit.ly/2LSZjEx or http://bit.ly/2WOF1D7

Fertilizer and supplements:
MSU Orchid fertilizer for osmosis / rain water http://bit.ly/2LS2bSg
Orchid Focus Bloom (when I need something low in N)

Pots, containers, baskets:
DIY self watering pots and masks from local flower shops
Lechuza self watering pots https://amzn.to/2wIUWq2
Wooden Vanda baskets http://bit.ly/2NfIlWI
Slotted pots from rePotme http://bit.ly/2Ds488b

Lighting:
LED shop panels from Leroy Merlin, 4000k
Tertial lamps from IKEA + 4000k LED bulbs (various brands)
Orvibo WiFi Smart Plugs https://amzn.to/2MLSR7T

Shelf units:
Shirley's Simple Shelving http://bit.ly/2qAcS1r
Lerberg and Mulig from IKEA
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