Pottingmix for my phrag. pearcei ?

[P.K.Hansen]

I've just bought a large pearcei that needs repotting.
But I need a good mix for it. I have coconut husk, bark, charcoal, leca and perlite.
Any surgestions regarding ratio will be appreciated

 

[tomkalina]

I think you have the proper ingredients for a good Phrag. mix. Our standard formula for Phrags is: 6 parts seedling grade bark + one part #3 size charcoal + one part large perlite + one part NZ sphagnum moss. You should be able to get the NZ sphagnum moss in Denmark, or substitute your coconut husk for the NZ sphagnum moss. You'll get better drainage when watering if the particle sizes for all the components are about the same. Hope this helps! Here's a photo of our mix.

 

[John M]

My mix is even more simple than Tom's. For Phrags, I use a mix of half (small size), coconut husk chips and half regular horticultural grade perlite (with the dust filtered out first). Add them together, spray with water....... and mix.

 

[NYEric]

Depends on how often you water your plants.

 

[xiphius]

Mine is doing great in 1/2 long fiber sphagnum moss and 1/4 each red lava rock and large charcoal. I keep the bottom of the pot in water so that moss is always wet. A few weeks after repotting, it shot out 3 new growths and just recently put out another 2. So, it seems to be quite happy.