{"product_id":"orchid-mix","title":"Orchid mix 8.5 L","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.psc-accordion{font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;}\n.psc-accordion__item{border-top:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,.35);}\n.psc-accordion__item:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,.35);}\n.psc-accordion__summary{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px;padding:24px 0;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;color:inherit;list-style:none;}\n.psc-accordion__summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}\n.psc-accordion__summary::marker{content:\"\";}\n.psc-accordion__icon{flex-shrink:0;width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .2s ease;}\n.psc-accordion__item[open] .psc-accordion__icon{transform:rotate(180deg);}\n.psc-accordion__panel{padding:0 0 24px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;}\n.psc-accordion__panel p{margin:0 0 12px;}\n.psc-accordion__panel p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}\n.psc-accordion__panel ul,.psc-accordion__panel ol{margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:22px;}\n.psc-accordion__panel li{margin-bottom:4px;}\n.psc-accordion__panel a{color:inherit;text-decoration:underline!important;text-decoration-thickness:1px!important;text-underline-offset:2px;border-bottom:0!important;box-shadow:none!important;background-image:none!important;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy this substrate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very open epiphytic substrate designed to provide \u003cstrong\u003esubstantial airflow, coarse physical support and distributed moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e around orchid roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLarge pine bark forms the structural base, while coco husk chips, tree fern fibre and sphagnum introduce different moisture-holding and capillary properties without turning the mix into conventional soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat sets it apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40% large pine bark:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 15-25 mm grading creates the main air spaces and coarse physical structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25% washed and buffered coco chips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds moisture retention through defined 10-15 mm particles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15% New Zealand tree fern fibre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides fibrous root-contact surfaces and moisture distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10% Chilean sphagnum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports capillary movement and targeted moisture retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10% chunky perlite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds lightweight mineral separation throughout the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaboratory-informed development:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tested sample measured approximately pH 6.3 with low conductivity of 0.121 mS\/cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished recipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measured, mixed, inspected and packed by PlantScraper in Prague.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpiphytic orchids suited to a coarse bark-based substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhalaenopsis and similar orchids when the growing environment supports an open mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrchids grown in ventilated or slotted pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpiphytic plants requiring substantial root-zone airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers who want a multi-component alternative to bark alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies with very fine roots or unusually high moisture requirements may need a finer or more moisture-retentive formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse directly from the bag in a ventilated orchid pot or another container with effective drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRemove loose degraded material from the old root system without stripping healthy attached roots unnecessarily. Position the plant and work the mix gently around the roots without crushing or tightly compressing the particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater thoroughly, then allow excess water to drain. Drying speed depends on the pot, root density, airflow, temperature and humidity, so check the roots and deeper substrate rather than following a fixed calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mix contains \u003cstrong\u003eno added fertiliser\u003c\/strong\u003e. Use a suitable diluted orchid fertiliser according to the plant's active growth and the product instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"psc-accordion__item\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"psc-accordion__summary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csvg class=\"psc-accordion__icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3 6l5 5 5-5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"psc-accordion__panel\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40%\u003c\/strong\u003e large pine bark, 15-25 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25%\u003c\/strong\u003e washed and buffered coco husk chips, approximately 10-15 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15%\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand tree fern fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10%\u003c\/strong\u003e Chilean long-fibre sphagnum moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10%\u003c\/strong\u003e chunky European perlite, approximately 5-15 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as one \u003cstrong\u003e8.5 L bag\u003c\/strong\u003e or a pack of \u003cstrong\u003ethree 8.5 L bags\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Professional-Grade","offers":[{"title":"1 bag","offer_id":53443584852308,"sku":"ORCHIMIX8.5","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 bags","offer_id":53443584885076,"sku":"3ORCHIMIX8.5","price":71.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/8644\/3038\/files\/20.png?v=1790267818","url":"https:\/\/plantscraper.com\/products\/orchid-mix","provider":"PlantScraper","version":"1.0","type":"link"}