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O success of the survival of orchids and the production of good flowering, depends on much of the quality of the substrate used, not only from the origin of the components but also from its proportion in order to ensure perfect cultivation conditions (drenage, retention and availability of water and nutrients).
Considering the huge variety of orchid species we cultivate, and its different types of growth requirements and origins (epiphytes, terrestrial, lithophites. ...) it becomes very important to select the origin and proportion of the components to be used.
The balance between drainage and the ability to retain and exchange nutrients is essential, are one of the most important factors for resilience of the plant protecting it from stress factors Abiotic (fungi, bacteria, pests and harmful) and biotic (Environmental Stress as thirst, excess water, frost, etc...).
Based on the components described below, we develop specifically for our climate, the following formulations:
Terra Orquídeas Epífitas - Ideal for the cultivation of Epiphytic Orchids ( Phalaenopsis, Cambrias, Miltassias, Miltonias, Brassias, Dendobriums, Encyclias, Oncidiums, etc...).
Mixture of virgin substrates (peak-free, fungi and weeds), with a high drainage content, but maintaining the needs of moisture and nutrient retention.
Composed of:
Cocochips
Calibrated pine shell
Agricultural Expanded Clay
Pomice
Perlite
Terra Orquídeas Terrestres - Ideal for the cultivation of terrestrial orchids (Cymbidiums, Paphiopedilums, Bletillas, Dactylorhizas, Peliones, Ludsias, etc...).
Mixture of virgin substrates (peak-free, fungi and weeds), retaining slightly more moisture than the earth of epiphytes but ensuring the drainage capacity and nutrient exchange.
Composed of:
Cocochips
Calibrated pine shell
Agricultural Expanded Clay
Pomice
Brief description of the different types of components used for orchid substrate mixtures:
Pomice - Limestone-free volcanic mineral material, fruit of the "explosive gas" part of the magma, with p.H. 7 - 8 and good drainage is ideal for in mixtures of orchid substrates and other plants with special requirements.
Its very porous structure makes it very light, with a water retention capacity higher than that of vulcanic gravel but still very good drainage, is indicated for use layer of "bass of the vase" to ensure drainage.
Coco Chips - They are thick coconut fiber sections, ideal for cultivation of orchids and other plants with special requirements.
Can be used pure, or mixed with the range Earth Orchids to increase moisture retention, but ensuring good drainage.
It can also be associated with other components in order to obtain specific substrates. It is chemically stabilized and free of weed seeds.
Perlite - Substrate of volcanic origin, calibrated from 0 to 6 mm, with good air and water retention capacity, extremely light.
Used to optimize soil mixtures of orchids, carnivorous plants and plants with special requirements. It is also used for propagation substrates (parking and seeding).
Perlite can be used pure or consociated with other components to obtain specific substrates optimizing nutrient retention and exchange.
Hydroton - Chemically stabilized agricultural expanded clay without harmful salts not to react with soil or with nutrients with nutrients, it is free of pests, fungi and weeds.
It is indicated as draining material for the cultivation of orchids and other plants with special requirements. Can be associated with range Earth Orchids to increase drainage or other components to obtain specific substrates.
Casca de Pinheiro - Ideal for cultivation of orchids and other plants with special requirements, andare free of salts and chemically stabilized not containing weed seeds.
Can be associated with range Earth Orchids to increase drainage or other components to obtain specific substrates.
Musgo de Sphagnum - The Musgo de Sphagnum can be hydrated (usually loose) or dehydrated (usually compacted),it is ideal for orchid cultivation, whether it is consociating with other substrates or in some pure cases.
It is also suitable for the assembly of orchids and the preparation of Kokedamas, either orchids or other plants. It is widely used in the propagation of Bonsai (and other trees or bushes) in Alporquia (air rooting) and as cover of the surface layer of Bonsai soil in post transplantation, especially if they become exposed roots to protect them during the initial period of adaptation.
Indirectly stimulates the appearance of moss faster on the surface layer of the soil, below where it is spread, because its p.H. slightly acid will facilitate the implantation of moss, and when removed leaves the typical "green touch" of much appreciated moss.
