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Rescuing a Wild-Collected Orchid: Commercial Mix Is Best

Simple Repotting Solution

Orchid from Florida yard had ants in wood chips. After cleaning, use commercial orchid mix (Home Depot/Lowe's)—fir bark, perlite, charcoal. Soak portion, pot in container just large enough for roots with ample drainage. Orchids naturally grow on tree bark, needing airy roots.

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