Most orchids actually don’t need soil to grow, but rather need an airy mix with really good air flow and drainage.

The mixture may consist of:

• Fir Bark

• Tree Fern

• Sphagnum Moss

• Perlite

• Coco husk chips and/or styrofoam peanuts

Every mix you find in the stores is unique, and you can even mix your own. Horticulturists from the University of Tennessee recommend the following mix:

• Fir bark

• Perlite

• Chopped sphagnum