In nature, orchid roots maximize surface area by attaching to the bark of trees, with no...
Everything about their epiphytic existence sets them up to thrive in tropical settings.
Moss, pebbles, and fir bark chips are all options for potting media. Each will retain water differently, but not too much water. Moss will hold more than bark and bark more than lava rocks. As this material breaks down, it retains less moisture. In this case, you might not need to pot up a size, just replace the old media for new after bloom time, every one to three years.
The preferred temperature range is between 60 and 85 degrees, but they tolerate higher temps. This makes it easy to move plants outside once it stays above 55 degrees.Wilting flowers, yellow/wrinkled foliage, or limp stems are signs that additional nutrition is needed. I had an orchid that I never repotted or fertilized and, between the two, there was a significant lack of growth in the leaves, stem size, and flower production. Media preferable for orchids simply do not hold nutrients.
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