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Old 05-02-2008, 11:44 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Default Re: How to care for orchid in bottle?

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Originally Posted by chong View Post
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Oo-oo--o-ouch! Richard,
I hope Jiffy Mix does not contain any soil. Your orchids will not last if it does. Sphagnum moss would be better for moisture retention, unless you definitely know that your Vanda species can tolerate soil. Just a reminder.
Jiffy mix is half sphangum peat moss, half vermiculite, and a touch of lime to adjust the pH to 6.25. There is only a teaspoon of Jiffy Mix in the peat pots, the rest is small orchid bark.
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