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Espoma® Organic® Premium Orchid Mix.

Since 1929.

For orchids & bromeliads.

For organic gardening.

All natural.

For optimum drainage & aeration.

For orchids & other epiphytic plants.

Net contents 4 dry qt (4.4 L).

Ingredients

This Product Is Formulated From 65-75% Western Fir Bark, Perlite, And Horticultural Charcoal.

Directions

Directions for planting:

We recommend wearing gardening gloves when using this product.

For best results, presoak Espoma Organic Orchid Mix for 24 hours and allow to drain.

Remove archid from current container. Remove dead roots and trim active roots to 6" in length.

Fill container to 1/3 full with Orchid Mix.

Position single stem plants in the center of the new pot. Position multi-stemmed plants against the pot wall. Staking may be required until the plants are fully established.

Add more mix to gently cover roots and fill pot to one half inch below rim.

Water thoroughly. If settling occurs add more mix.

Growing tips:

Repotting: Orchids generally need to be re-potted once a year. It’s time to repot when you see: yellow foliage, lack of growth or blooms, dead or damaged roots, or the plant starts growing over the edge of the pot. The best time to re-pot is just after flowering, or when new growth appears.

Watering: Orchid should be watered just as they dry out (in general this is at least once a month). Test the potting mix with your fingers. If it feels dry, add warm water thoroughly until the water runs freely from drainage holes. Do not allow plants to sit in water.

Light: Not giving orchids enough light is one of the most common reasons for failure to bloom. Give them as much bright filtered sunlight as they can tolerate without burning the leaves.

Feeding: Orchids need to be fed regularly for optimum performance. Feed with a natural liquid plant food according to label directions.

Air and Humidity: Orchids prefer humid, well ventilated conditions. In low humidity conditions, lightly mist leaves daily. Fans help ensure good air circulation but you not let them blow directly on the plant.

Storage: Store in a cool dry place with bag closed to retain moisture.