21-05-2021, 08:26 PM
(21-05-2021, 12:31 PM)TeaInTheDunes Wrote:(28-08-2019, 12:12 AM)TamaraEnLaPlaya Wrote: Be warned though, as with most orchids bought in garden centres or supermarkets, they need repotting ASAP as the roots are being suffocated with tightly packed sphagnum moss. Repot into specialist bark for best results, never in anything resembling soil.
Hi TamaraEnLaPlaya,
This is what I have faced, the orhcid I was given as a present needs repotting, and I wonder if you know where on the island I can get good quality bark or seramis and clay pebbles? Do you know if some Chinese shops have them or some gardening centers?
I just visited one garden shop in Corralejo, but they sell 1 type of bark mixed with coconut husk and I doubt the quality is high.
P.S. I just have realized how similar our names are I just freshly registered here, but I want to say that I did not have in mind to copy you, I just have the same nick name on other platform
Welcome!
As to your forum name all I can say is you have good taste! 🤣
I've tried buying different brands of bark here, some known brands and some cheapies, but I've given up. The first bag I had was good but all subsequent bags have been useless. (pieces too small, crumbly, mouldy!)
I now use expanded clay pellets exclusively. They occasionally stock them at Oasis Garden Centre (Puerto del Rosario ring road or Zoo if you are further south.) The most reliable stockists are the Cannabis Grow Shops! The ones I get are in 5L bags - I can't remember the price, sorry. If you've not used this product before be warned the stuff is very dusty and needs multiple washes before you can use it for orchids. Once it is clean give it a good soak immediately prior to using it so that it is holding a reasonable volume of water.
Good luck! Happy to answer any queries.
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