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Black Gold Orchid Mix

Black Gold

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$23.19
  • Well-Blended For Optimal Orchid Growth
  • Excellent Drainage & Air Pockets
  • Anchors Plants Without Compacting Roots
  • Added Lime For Balanced pH
  • OMRI Listed® For Organic Gardening

Black Gold Orchid Mix is expertly crafted to provide the ideal growing medium for your orchids. This premium blend combines small fir bark, Canadian sphagnum peat moss, Perlite, and screened pumice, ensuring excellent drainage and plenty of air pockets for healthy root development. The addition of lime helps maintain a balanced pH, making this mix particularly suitable for Cymbidium, Paphiopedilum, and Phaius orchid species. Whether you are an experienced orchid enthusiast or a newcomer, this mix offers the right environment for vibrant blooms and robust growth.

Designed for houseplants and indoor containers, this orchid mix is ready to use and provides quick drainage while anchoring plants securely in their pots. Its unique formulation supports the specific needs of terrestrial and semi-terrestrial orchids, allowing them to flourish without root compaction. Enjoy the beauty of your orchids knowing they are thriving in a specially designed growing medium.

Sizes

8 qt

Ingredients

  • Processed Bark
  • Perlite
  • Wetting Agent

How to Use

  1. Choose Container: Select a container slightly larger than the old one. Ensure it has drainage holes and a bottom saucer. Cover large drainage holes with a screen for mix retention.
  2. Transfer: Carefully remove the orchid from its old container, keeping the root ball intact. If pot-bound, gently loosen the roots for better soil contact.
  3. Planting: Add a layer of mix at the bottom of the new container, leaving space for the orchid. Center the plant and cover the roots completely, leaving a 1-inch space at the top for watering. Press the mix down gently and remove any excess from the leaves.
  4. Watering & Feeding: Water until the saucer fills. Monitor soil moisture and water when the mix feels dry to a 1-2 inch depth. Feed regularly with orchid-specific fertilizer following manufacturer recommendations.
  5. Growing Environment: Understand the light, temperature, moisture, and humidity needs of your orchids. Create the best growing environment to support their health and blooming.
SKU:
5016590123-PR

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Known As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Known As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Known As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Known As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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