Westland Orchid Potting Mix is ideal for healthy growth and abundant flowering. With the perfect blend of seramis granules as well as pine bark for airflow and drainage.

• Added Seramis granules for optimum water and nutrient availability
• Added pine bark for airflow and drainage resulting in healthier root development
• Allows air flow and retains moisture for longer lasting and also more beautiful orchids
• Perfect for all your orchids such as Cymbidium, Dendrobium, Miltonia, Vanda types

 

When to Use

• Spring/Summer

Feeding

• During the growing and flowering season, feed your plants with Westland Orchid Feed
• Feed every second watering in the active growing season (spring/summer) and every fourth watering in the winter

Watering

• Orchid roots will rot easily if they are kept in wet conditions. It is therefore essential to water sparingly, ideally once a week.
• Westland Orchid Water is a great option to feed and water orchid plants. Just 2 capfuls a week will help keep orchid plants healthy and flowering for longer
• Orchids prefer high air humidity. Applying Westland Orchid Mist spray 1-2 times a week to the aerial roots and foliage will help replicate the plants natural growing environment

 

Tips for Better Results

• Orchids need bright but filtered light so it’s best to avoid placing them in direct sunlight
• Different species of orchid require different temperatures, so choose a suitable room in the house depending on the type of orchid you are growing
• Most orchids require a rest period during winter when watering and feeding should be reduced

 

General Advice

• Use in a well ventilated place and avoid breathing in dust
• Always wear gloves when gardening and wash hands after use
• Not suitable for Ericaceous (lime hating) plants
• Store in a dry, frost free place away from weed killers and other garden chemicals
• Reseal bag after use

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I use this for my other houseplants?

A. We would recommend using a specific houseplant compost as other plants may not benefit from the free draining, open structure.

Q. When should I re-pot my orchids?

A. We would recommend checking the re-potting advice for type of orchid you have. Most will benefit from re-potting when the media has broken down or they have outgrown the pot, this is best done after flowering has stopped.