Is the green moss they came with in there for a particular reason?
by OMGIAmScrewedHelp
Is the green moss they came with in there for a particular reason?
by OMGIAmScrewedHelp
7 Comments
It’s decorative, and maybe helps keep them hydrated during shipping and in the stores. .Spaghnum is the moss to use, though, the long strand premium type that stays airy and doesn’t smother the roots, mixed with bark. The ratio depends on your climate- mine is dry, so I use a lot of moss, then I only have to water once a week. People in humid zones may not use moss at all, just bark or a mix of relatively non absorbent materials. Happy potting!
PS-Nice collection!
Repotting often causes the flowers to drop just fyi!
Might be frowned upon but I repot them asap. Never seemed to effect the flowers but I’d imagine possible
I’m new to orchids and just gotten a new flowering and in bud one that needed repotting per nursery. Afraid to disturb too but I’ve had 2 other orchids do really well in leca and moss which worked oit cuz didn’t disturb plant. Added leca, added layer of moss, put orchid on top then added little more moss on top.
I dnt know how the orchid community feels about this setup but it works in my environment and I like to experiment
Yes, they are fine! I just don’t see live moss in any orchids in MN, if you do I can guarantee it is the wrong type of moss. If it is live New Zealand Sphagnum, you could probably leave it. I would watch for any changes in the moss though
The green moss on top is painted Sphagnum and there is no need to repot. Just leave them be and repot After the bloom.
And don’t use garden soil ffs!