13 Best Potting Mix For Orchids Of 2021 [Buyer’s Guide]

Orchids are extremely beautiful to look at but you might face trouble raising them. Without the right nutrients, it is indeed difficult to get vibrant blooms. And that is where potting mixes come in! They are already loaded with all the needed nutrients and other ingredients that help retain moisture and provide your plants with […] The post 13 Best Potting Mix For Orchids Of 2021 [Buyer’s Guide] appeared first on Homesthetics - Inspiring ideas for your home..

Feb 25, 2021 - 15:34

13 Best Potting Mix For Orchids Of 2021 [Buyer’s Guide]

Orchids are extremely beautiful to look at but you might face trouble raising them. Without the right nutrients, it is indeed difficult to get vibrant blooms.

And that is where potting mixes come in! They are already loaded with all the needed nutrients and other ingredients that help retain moisture and provide your plants with proper nutrition. These will also enable better water drainage and ensure aeration. However, it is important to not suffocate their roots for them to grow well and stay vibrant.

Now the problem arises with the many choices available in the market, which makes the selection process confusing. We completely understand the dilemma; hence, we have curated a list of the top 13 potting mixes for orchids in 2020. This is followed by a detailed buyer’s guide which will enable you to pick one easily.

So, grab a cup of coffee and start reading!

Top Potting Mix For Orchids

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IMAGE	PRODUCT	DETAILS
Our Top PickOur Top Pick	Miracle-Gro Potting Mix VB00009	Weighs 16 pounds Feeds up to 6 months	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	Sun Bulb 50000 Better Gro Special Orchid Mix	Multi-purpose potting mixture Contains 4 quarts	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	Miracle-Gro 72776430 Indoor Mix	Made for containers and pots Easy-to-water formula	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	Perfect Plants All Natural Mix	All-purpose mix Contains 4 quarts	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	Cz Organic Expanded Clay Pebbles Grow Media	pH-neutral formula 100% natural expanded clay	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	Sun Bulb 5011 Better-Gro Phalaenopsis Mix	Contains sponge rock, and western fir bark Provides protection for a year	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	Burpee Organic Premium Potting Mix	Continuous food for 3 months Pack of 8 quarts	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	Rio Hamza Trading Horticultural Mix	100% all-natural mix Weighs 1 quart	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	rePotme Phalaenopsis Monterey Dark Imperial Potting Mix	Handcrafted product 100% organic mix	VIEW LATEST PRICE →
	SuperMoss (22330) Orchid Sphagnum	Retains 18 times its weight in water Long-lasting preserved moss	VIEW LATEST PRICE →

Potted orchids on counter in store. Phalaenopsis flowers of different colors

Miracle-Gro Potting Mix VB00009

If your orchids need drier conditions to bloom well, then the Miracle-Gro Potting Mix VB00009 is an excellent choice. It is specially formulated for potting and repotting purposes and will work very well for indoor and outdoor plants. We were surprised to see the quick growth; our garden was filled with orchids within no time!

Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, 16 qt., 2-Pack

Grows Plants Twice as Big! (vs. unfed plants)
Feeds up to 6 months
More blooms for more color (vs. unfed plants)
For indoor and outdoor container plants

Why Did We Like It?

A good potting mix will ensure that the blooms are bright and vibrant; this is guaranteed to give you just that. It is made with a coarse mix of ingredients, which will provide vital nutrients to the soil. Not only that, but it will also ensure that the soil is well-aerated and the roots can breathe well.

Coming to its use, we have a variety of flowers in the garden, including epiphyte orchids, Epidendrum, Dendrobium, Cattleya, and Phalaenopsis. All of these have slightly different requirements, but the product met them all.

Adding on, the formula will give you complete protection with the required nutrients for 6 whole months. That makes it very cost-effective, and you will be getting excellent results. All you need to do is water them once every 2-3 days, and that should take care of the plants.

What Could’ve Been Better?

We found that there were some white bugs in the mix. Now, this did not pose any problem as they did not breed. However, we had to remove them individually, which took some time. So, we would suggest that you check the mix well before applying to prevent these bugs from living in your pots.

Pros

Helps in quick growth and development
Continuous release plant food
For all types of orchids
Enables fast water drainage

Cons

White bugs in the mix

Sun Bulb 50000 Better Gro Special Orchid Mix

Up next is a fabulous product that will help you grow specific orchids perfectly. The Sun Bulb 50000 Better Gro Special Orchid Mix works very well for all epiphytic orchids, Cattleyas, Dendrobiums, Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilums, and Oncidiums. Read on to know all about its other features.

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Sun Bulb 50000 Better Gro Special Orchid Mix, 4-Quart

Multi purpose potting mixture for growing Cattleyas,...
A Dynamic combination of western fir bark, hardwood charcoal...
Promotes healthy, strong growth by providing superior...
Contains 4 quarts

Why Did We Like It?

This mix is a very nutritious combination of hardwood, charcoal, western fir bark, and sponge rock, which works wonders for orchids. If you are a DIY hobbyist or a gardening enthusiast, this will serve as a great option that promotes healthy growth.

Another focus of this mix is to improve soil drainage abilities. It promotes superior drainage so that the water can flow downwards and ensure perfect root ventilation. And as you already know, if the roots thrive properly, then the entire plant stays healthy and grows well. Moreover, the charcoal and hardwood enables the soil to drain efficiently, preventing roots from rotting due to excessive moisture.

Furthermore, this contains 4 quarts of substance that should suffice for a medium-sized garden. But in case you have a large orchid garden, then you can also opt for bigger packs.

What Could’ve Been Better?

After applying the mix to our lawn, we found mice within a few days. They disappeared after applying rat killers in the corner of our yard, but we feel that the mixture contains some ingredient that attracts them. Now that you know this, be aware and keep rat killers handy so that it does not pose a problem.

Pros

Contains sustainable elements
Promotes better water drainage
Provides enough nutrition
OMRI listed
Contains Burpee plant food

Cons

Attracts mice

Miracle-Gro 72776430 Indoor Mix

One of our top suggestions for indoor plants is the Miracle-Gro 72776430 Indoor Mix. It is made for orchids that are growing in containers and pots and will provide them with a lot of nutrients. You will be happy to see the benefits and the price that it comes for.

Miracle-Gro 72776430 Indoor Potting Mix 6 Qt

Blended for a wide variety of container plants
Feeds up to 6 months
Designed to be less prone to gnats (Contains no compost or...
Contains coconut coir, which holds and releases water and...

Why Did We Like It?

This is for all those who prefer growing your plants indoors or in partial sunlight. Apply this into the container with soil and then water well to see excellent results.

Now one thing that we noticed with most mixes is that they contain compost bark. This is something that attracts shelter fungus gnats, which can be problematic for the plants and the garden. But this product has a perfect blend of ingredients and contains no compost bark in it.

In fact, it replaces the bark with coconut coir, which works very well in retaining and releasing water over time. This protects the roots from rotting while providing the right amount of moisture at intervals. The plants can sustain themselves over a day without receiving any water, thanks to this.

Also, this is a very cost-effective product that will last you for 6 months easily. You do not have to apply it again before that, and this saved us a lot of time.

What Could’ve Been Better?

Remember that this is specially made for use in pots and planters. It will not work in case you are using it outdoors on your lawns and gardens themselves. Make a note of this and then only proceed to purchase.

Pros

Feed lasts for 6 months
The mixture is not prone to gnats
Contains coconut coir
Known to be very cost-effective

Cons

Will not work on lawns

Perfect Plants All Natural Mix

If you were looking for a mix of all-natural ingredients that will help your orchids bloom well, then the Perfect Plants All Natural Mix will be an amazing option. It is blended by professionals and contains the right balance of nutrients needed. We were happy to see quick results after the application.