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Use this instead of soil, you’ve never had orchids like this before – they will be lush.

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Floral rhizome
Another great thing about see-through containers is that you can monitor the plant's condition at any time. And since their roots are completely above ground, orchids may thrive in soilless environments. However, not everyone is aware that an additional ingredient may be used to ensure optimal health throughout growth. You can see they're going to be quite leafy right from the start. Getting additional information is easy; let's do it now.
Not everyone is aware that, in lieu of soil, an element must be used to maintain orchid health and flowering. This substance, perlite, is not well known.
Why does this plant provide health benefits? The volcanic origin of perlite gives it exceptional thermal insulation properties. Further, it encourages the branches to take root.
Perlite is
The white, very light perlite looks a lot like polystyrene balls; what's more, it doesn't change the orchid's pH at all. Since it is not compacted like dirt, it prevents water from becoming stagnant, which is great for the plant's growth and development, and since it helps the roots breathe, nurserymen utilize it to cultivate plants.

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