Can Phragmipedium hybrids grow in straight sphagnum moss?

[ccole93]

Hello! I am growing several orchids in sphagnum and find it easier than bark. I read phrags like a bark mix and I do have a mix I bought but I also really like sphagnum because it’s easier to tell when they need water. Could a Phrag grow in New Zealand sphagnum? Can I use the generic bark mix if not? I have a paph growing in straight sphagnum right now and it seems very happy.

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Phrags can grow in sphagnum. They need more water than Paphs. For best growth they shouldn't dry out.

Many people here grow Phrags in bark or bark/sphag with the pot standing in a dish full of water. I don't know whether that is good with 100% sphagnum moss.

I grow mine in semihydroponics. They do well for me.

[ccole93]

Oh that could work! I keep a few carnivorous plants in water dishes and my Dracula is constantly humid. I will do a mix of bark and sphagnum!