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Better-Gro Phalaenopsis Mix - Premium Grade Phalaenopsis Potting Mix for Potting, Repotting, Enhanced Drainage, Air Flow & Root Ventilation, Ideal for Phalaenopsis Orchids - 8 Dry Quarts

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Brand Better-Gro
Plant or Animal Product Type orchids
Color Multi Color
Material hardwood
Product Dimensions 11"D x 4"W x 16"H

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  • Phalaenopsis mix
  • It is a fertile mixture of Canadian chunk peat blended with western fir bark, hardwood charcoal and coarse perlite
  • It is developed to provide the proper mixture of fertilizer and moisture needed to encourage superior phalaenopsis plant and root growth
  • Provides your phalaenopsis orchids with the drainage, air flow, and root ventilation they find and thrive on in nature
  • It should be used when re-potting your orchid, at least every 12-18 months or as needed to support healthy growth

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Easy to use
4.5 4.5
Easy to spread
4.4 4.4

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Better-Gro Phalaenopsis Mix - Premium Grade Phalaenopsis Potting Mix for Potting, Repotting, Enhanced Drainage, Air Flow & Root Ventilation, Ideal for Phalaenopsis Orchids - 8 Dry Quarts


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Product Description

Phalaenopsis orchids are America’s favorite orchid. Their low-maintenance and long bloom life make them especially popular with all growers. From the time the first flower bud opens, the floral spray on a Phalaenopsis will remain in bloom for 2 to 3 months. Phalaenopsis orchids will bloom season after season, provided they are properly cared for and periodically re-potted in the right potting mix. It is specifically blended to retain the proper mixture of fertilizer and moisture needed to stimulate superior Phalaenopsis plant and root growth. Better-Gro Phalaenopsis Mix is a wonderfully rich mixture of Canadian chunk peat blended with western fir bark, hardwood charcoal and coarse perlite. This professionally formulated potting media nurtures spectacular, colorful and long-lasting Phalaenopsis orchids. This product weight 8 quarts.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
5,374 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the variety of the potting mix. For example, they say it's a standard mix and good for a variety of orchids. They also appreciate the ease of use, value, and quality. That said, some complain about the bugs in the mix. Opinions are mixed on size, moisture, and durability.

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144 customers mention140 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the potting soil. They mention that it works perfectly for cattleya orchids, and is a nice medium for their orchids. Customers also appreciate the charcoal, perlite, expanded peat, and chunky grit. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...This was very great as part of the mix! After watering my dracaena, the water drained quick (but not too quick). My dracaena has already improved!..." Read more

"Works well with my Phal's" Read more

"Works perfectly for cattleya orchids!" Read more

"Definitely what I had hoped for. Orchids are repotted and thriving!!" Read more

55 customers mention45 positive10 negative

Customers find the value of the soil to be great. They mention that it's a nice size bag for the price, and has quality for the money.

"Good quality and value" Read more

"...The product was in nice condition and usable very good value for the money." Read more

"...The quality for the low price is a steal. Highly recommend this over any other product" Read more

"...No poop to deal with. No "pet fee" to pay...." Read more

38 customers mention38 positive0 negative

Customers find the variety of the potting mix to be good, standard, and balanced. They also say it's good for repotting and a more complex mix than most brands.

"This was a good mix but the chunks were more like that of a Cattleya mix. Super large chunks means less water retention...." Read more

"Great mix! Saved our orchid" Read more

"Great mix. Just perfect for my orchid." Read more

"...chance to see if my blooming beauties will spring back, the mix itself seems good--a nice mixture of bark, charcoal and other ingredients...." Read more

25 customers mention25 positive0 negative

Customers find the soil easy to use. They say the instructions are clear, the product is easy to apply, and it drains well. Customers also appreciate the directions and tips on the resealable bag. They mention that it's quick and easy to add some sphagnum or Fox Farms potting soil.

"Easy to use, my orchids loved it!" Read more

"...The cool part is that there's clear instructions with drawings on the back side of the bag that tells you how to repot your plant...." Read more

"...It’s not perfect for all plants obviously, but easy to add some sphagnum or some Fox farms potting soil or whatever floats your boat...." Read more

"...Another nice feature is directions and tips on the resealable bag...." Read more

77 customers mention49 positive28 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the artificial plant. Some mention that it has large pieces, easy to break up if needed, and coarse chunks that you can't get at Lowe's or Home Depot. However, others say that the pieces of bark are a little big, too big, and not very uniform.

"Bag was bigger than expected. Smells great and my orchid (and lucky bamboo!!) seem to like it." Read more

"...Seems much better than the Miracle-Gro one that I usually buy. Nice size chunks that will keep from getting waterlogged and the plant already..." Read more

"...My dracaena has already improved! I will say, the pieces of bark are a little big but that worked out perfectly in my case!" Read more

"...So far they are surviving, growing and flowering!..." Read more

43 customers mention17 positive26 negative

Customers are mixed about the moisture of the soil. Some mention that it retains moisture but allows air to the roots. They say it doesn't get sodden and doesn''t dry out too quickly. However, others say that it holds in too much moisture for the orchid roots and is extremely dry as it arrives.

"...Super large chunks means less water retention. The orchid is doing fine in this but it was a larger plant to start with...." Read more

"...After watering my dracaena, the water drained quick (but not too quick). My dracaena has already improved!..." Read more

"This was moist and that deteriorates the product. Maybe a storage issue. The product was in nice condition and usable very good value for the money." Read more

"Trying this mix for my orchids and they seem to keep moist for a good amount of time before I need to re-soak them." Read more

14 customers mention5 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the product. Some mention that it keeps their phal's alive and happy for years, while others say that it withers beyond repair and holds in too much moisture.

"...No way to break up so they will settle in around the orchid roots.There are also pieces of chipped wood products in the mix...." Read more

"...So far they are surviving, growing and flowering!..." Read more

"...Within a week they were withering. It has now been a month and they are withered beyond repair. This mixture did not retain the moisture at all...." Read more

"Not the highest quality but a value for money for sure. Perfect for mixing into my soil. Has some huge chunks" Read more

17 customers mention0 positive17 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the gnats in the soil. They mention that it came with tiny little white bugs, mealybugs, and silver bugs. Some customers also say that the soil was soaked with bugs and had insects crawling over it. Some of the customers have lost several orchids due to the gnats.

"When I opened the bag it had bugs, and mold...." Read more

"...] When I reached the bottom of the bag I began to notice small-white crawling insects and immediately began to panic since I used this medium for..." Read more

"Product had bugs in it and killed a few of my orchids" Read more

"Buying from Amazon they are always infested with tiny bugs. Check really good before using it...." Read more

The perfect orchid mix!
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The perfect orchid mix!
I was really pleased by this mix. Seems much better than the Miracle-Gro one that I usually buy. Nice size chunks that will keep from getting waterlogged and the plant already seems to love it!
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