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Lynda

I need to repot this old lady of mine! She has been a beauty, but didn’t produce many blooms this year. So I think it’s repotting time. WHAT IS THE BEST POTTING SOIL for an orchid. TIA for any info offered. 😊💚🪴

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  1. Attitude_Momma

    I use Orchid potting mix I buy from Lowe’s , I’ve never had any issues using this soil

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    • Lynda

      Thanks so much for that info! I’ve never thought about Lowe’s for plant supplies although I’ve heard several people mention they get plants from there…two good reasons I need to go there! Thanks for the tip. 😊💚🪴

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    • Attitude_Momma

      Your most welcome, or even Home Depot sells plants & supplies too I use both stores

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    • Lynda

      Thanks, again! 😊💚🪴

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  2. Jen

    It’s a little more pricey, but if only to see their other repotting supplies, I would check out repotme.com’s phalaenopsis blends. They are such good quality that I find I don’t need to repot as soon as I do with other brands- 3 years easily before they start to break down. You will also want to buy an interior insert for whatever decorative pot you might be using. Best suggestion by far is a well ventilated, orchid specific clear plastic pot. You can keep an eye on the roots and it easily slips in and out of your ceramic pot (or whatever you’re using) for watering, health inspections, etc. Before you repot, definitely come back for extra tips from the group- it’ll save little mistakes or repotting again later. The Oasis has some seriously reliable advice.

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    • Lynda

      Oh, my goodness! You certainly gave me some clear and concise and complete info. Thank you so much for the time you spent in posting this to me. I will definitely check out repotme’s site, but can you give me an idea of what would be the best potting soil from their brand? I already have the plastic orchid insert that you’re talking about, but I need some good tips on the ins and outs of repotting an orchid. If you have the time, I would certainly like to hear from you. I will also send a post to the group as you suggested. Thanks so much! 😊💚🪴

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    • Jen

      As far as which blend to use… it will really depend on your orchid and your environment. If it’s still in the original nursery pot/medium, it’s going to be used to being in pretty dense, and therefore moist medium. So I might transition to a phalaenopsis mix with a little more sphagnum moss. But you’ll still want to keep it very airy and light when you are putting it in the pot- not super packed. I’ll comment some more tips on your post above, but wanted to keep this info by your question about which blend. ❤️

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