Epiphytic Orchid Mix is a blend of substrates specially developed to recreate the natural growing conditions of epiphytic orchids, providing the ideal balance between drainage, root aeration, moisture retention and nutrient availability.
Made with selected high-quality components, this mix helps keep roots healthy, well oxygenated and protected from excess moisture\u2014one of the main reasons orchid growing fails.
Suitable for most epiphytic orchids grown in pots, including species and hybrids that need light, structured, highly free-draining substrates.<\/p>\n
Composition<\/strong> Benefits<\/strong> Use<\/strong> Why choose Epiphytic Orchid Mix?<\/strong> Epiphytic Orchid Mix is a blend of substrates specially developed to recreate the natural growing conditions of epiphytic orchids, providing the ideal balance between drainage, root aeration, moisture retention and nutrient availability.Made with selected high-quality components, this mix helps keep roots healthy, well oxygenated and protected from excess moisture\u2014one of the main reasons orchid growing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1445,752,1451,753],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-94362","product","type-product","status-publish","product_cat-7-accessories-plant-care","product_cat-bonsais-en","product_cat-potting-mixes","product_cat-substrates-and-fertilisers","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/94362","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94362"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=94362"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=94362"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=94362"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Coco Chips
Graded pine bark
Agricultural expanded clay
Pumice (Pomice)
Perlite
All components are selected and free from pests, fungi and weed seeds.<\/p>\n
High drainage and excellent air circulation around the roots
Balanced moisture retention
Good nutrient retention and exchange capacity
Reduces the risk of root rot
Stable and durable structure
Promotes healthy, vigorous growth
Ready to use
Recommended for
Phalaenopsis
Cambria
Miltonia and Miltassia
Brassia
Dendrobium
Encyclia
Oncidium
Cattleya
Other epiphytic orchids<\/p>\n
Ideal for transplanting, repotting or partial substrate renewal. Its balanced structure allows efficient watering management, keeping the necessary moisture without compromising root oxygenation.
It can be used as is or supplemented with other components, such as Sphagnum or extra Coco Chips, to adapt the substrate to the specific needs of each species or growing environment.<\/p>\n
Epiphytic orchids naturally grow on tree trunks and branches, where the roots remain constantly exposed to air. Epiphytic Orchid Mix was formulated to replicate these conditions, offering a light, airy, free-draining substrate that promotes healthy roots, more abundant blooms and balanced plant development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"