That's how they play together

Indispensable aggregate in the orchid substrate

By planting epiphytic orchids in a pot, we are forcing the noble flowers into an unnatural way of life. Hence the quality of Orchid soil is of great importance in order to provide the aerial roots with at least approximately acceptable framework conditions. In addition to the main component, pieces of bark, Sphagnum moss meets the need for a humus-rich aggregate with first-class water storage capacity in an ingenious way.

Tying orchids is only possible with moss

Tied on a branch, you can cultivate your orchids in a natural and impressive way. The sophisticated blooms only feel in good hands when their sphagnum moss is at their feet. This is how the plan works:

• Place the moistened moss on the branch and fix it with a fine hair net
• Position the orchid with its aerial roots on it
• Tie the aerial roots to the moss and branch with strips of nylon stocking

Optional tie Open the moss with brown sewing thread before placing the orchid on it. Within a short time the moss will overgrow its binding material so densely that it can no longer be seen.

This is how Moos gets Orchideen-Kindel going

Outside of the warm and humid rainforest climate, the aerial roots of orchids are always threatened by drought stress. This applies not least when a Phalaenopsis orchid lets Kindel sprout on a stem or pseudobulb. Until the cuttings have their own strong aerial roots and can be separated from the mother plant, Sphagnum ensures that they do not dry out.

To do this, wrap the child's trunk area with peat moss and spray it daily with soft water.