suggestions for repoting

[Call_Me_Bob]

where are you eyebabe? im in pa too, but my phals do fine. i might try some in s/h, but would want to find some leca locally.

they used to have a phal bark mix, but i cant find it on their site. so i recommend this, if you are getting it from repot me

Fir Bark Multi-Purpose Classic Orchid Mix

[nhman]

Mostly this is dependent upon how you grow your phals.
IF you grow them in a high humidity environment you should be fine with original phal mix.
If you have a "wet" environment, that is your humidity is over 60% on average and you have a frequent and "heavy hand" at watering, you might be better off with a bark mix.
Again, basic generalizations are difficult in the growing of ANY orchid and depends upon such difficult to quantify type variables as light, humidity, ventilation (fans, wind, etc.) and such.
To give a "typical" answer is really very difficult as even changing one variable such as the type of pot you use (clay vs plastic vs basket) will change everything you may want to do.
The type of media and the type of pot that you choose, coupled with the environment that you grow in (temp, light, humidity, ventilation) and the frequency of your watering cycle are all inter-twined.
A lot of variables to consider, actually.
So......the real answer is typically "It depends"
Not a cop out, just an answer based upon unknown variables.
Most times it must comes down to doing something and observing the health of the plant.
Although those that have grown orchids over the years have previously stated that orchids will teach you what they what, about they time that you eventually kill them in this learning process!!
Good Luck!

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by nhman

Mostly this is dependent upon how you grow your phals.
IF you grow them in a high humidity environment you should be fine with original phal mix.
If you have a "wet" environment, that is your humidity is over 60% on average and you have a frequent and "heavy hand" at watering, you might be better off with a bark mix.
Again, basic generalizations are difficult in the growing of ANY orchid and depends upon such difficult to quantify type variables as light, humidity, ventilation (fans, wind, etc.) and such.
To give a "typical" answer is really very difficult as even changing one variable such as the type of pot you use (clay vs plastic vs basket) will change everything you may want to do.
The type of media and the type of pot that you choose, coupled with the environment that you grow in (temp, light, humidity, ventilation) and the frequency of your watering cycle are all inter-twined.
A lot of variables to consider, actually.
So......the real answer is typically "It depends"
Not a cop out, just an answer based upon unknown variables.
Most times it must comes down to doing something and observing the health of the plant.
Although those that have grown orchids over the years have previously stated that orchids will teach you what they what, about they time that you eventually kill them in this learning process!!
Good Luck!

very well put!

[orchidjd]

Help" is this what u were talking about? Monterey Bark Multi Purpose Imperial Orchid Mix

nhman" thanks for the info but i was just looking for something that works for most people and especially beginners like me. Here in Florida i have seen stores selling with bark and moss. but i read that moss is very good in that it holds too much moisture.

[Call_Me_Bob]

that should work too

[nhman]

I say again.....it depends upon your specific growing conditions. "One size fits all" is not a viable term in growing orchids, generally.
Bark is excellent if you have a wet condition (out doors and with lots of natural rain) or if you water frequently indoors.
Moss if OK if you may be growing indoors and don't water all that frequently with a lower ambient humidity.
Again, and this is really the crux of this issue, - It depends.