Miracle Gro Orchid Potting Mix

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Diane, I use orchid "dirt" mixed with phal mix about half and half. Most people don't, but I learned to grow by myself (trial and error) long before I knew about OB so I do things differently. I grow outside in south Florida where it is very hot 6-8 months out of the year and rains about 5 months out of the year. Some of the orchids just stayed parched even with rain and watering so I started adding this "dirt" to my bark to hold the water close to the roots a little longer. It has helped some of my plants (phals and dens). But this may be all wrong for your conditions. Good luck!