- smells musty
- Many roots are brown and soft
- The plant has become very crowded
- The growing medium stays wet unusually long
Don’t Use Regular Potting Soil
Ordinary potting soil is usually too dense for a Phalaenopsis orchid.
The roots need plenty of air.
Use an airy growing medium specifically designed for orchids, often based on bark.
What Should You Avoid Pouring Into an Orchid Pot?
Viral household tips sometimes recommend things such as:
- Coffee
- Banana water
- Rice water
- Sugar
- Garlic
- Milk
- Homemade yeast mixtures
The problem is that homemade solutions
