Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Desert Orchid 'Epi' flower Tips? , 1 by Clare_CA

Clare_CA wrote:
Barrysewall, I just use regular good quality potting soil. You could use the other potting mixes that you mentioned if you want to. It really doesn't matter as long as they are well-draining. The epies probably don't flower that well in the wilds of the jungle because they may not get the nutrients, water, and light that they need to flower well. I wouldn't try to duplicate how they grow in the wild. I would just make sure that there is good drainage, an adequate fertilizing program, and lots of warmth and filteredl light. You should have plenty of good blooms that way as I do. These are seven-gallon containers, packed full of epies, in regular potting soil.