Today we go back a little to yesterday's video, but this time we are addressing sphagnum moss mostly!
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Sphagnum moss is a pretty versatile growing media for orchids, but it does take some trial and error before fully understanding it.
The major difference between moss and other popular media is its capacity to store and whick water. Moss will never have layering issues, not anything damaging anyway. Watering moss can be done with a predefined quantity of water, rather than soaking it or running a big quantity of water through the pot.
Here are more ways to improve orchid media https://youtu.be/xosSJgk1hh8
Here is how I watered my Neofinetia in moss https://youtu.be/4FUtocgDPmU
Fertilizing and how to do this properly for each orchid is where experience will take a toll. Moss will deliver water and fertilizer continuously, so the quantity of fertilizer should be adjusted.
Seramis moisture indicators http://bit.ly/2EtuuXQ
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✿ My environment:
Subtropical climate, hot summers and mild winters
60-90% humidity, always breezy
Growth space is kept at min 17C and max 29C
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✿ What I use in my Grow Room:
Media:
LECA - Pokon or IKEA
Bark mix NoName + Coconut coir IKEA
Sphagnum Moss - Spagmoss from Besgrow http://bit.ly/2LSZjEx
Fertilizer and suppliments:
MSU Orchid fertilizer for osmosis / rain water http://bit.ly/2LS2bSg
Orchid Focus Bloom (when I need something low in N)
Pots, containers, baskets:
DIY self watering pots and masks from local flower shops
Lechuza self watering pots https://amzn.to/2wIUWq2
Decorative Tolumnia pots http://bit.ly/2NbOfY4 (affiliate link)
Wooden Vanda baskets http://bit.ly/2NfIlWI
Lighting:
LED shop pannels from Leroy Merlin, 4000k
Tertial lamps from IKEA
Orvibo WiFi Smart Plugs https://amzn.to/2MLSR7T
Shelf units:
Shirley's Simple Shelving http://bit.ly/2qAcS1r
Lerberg and Mulig from IKEA
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