It is a fun DIY project to assemble a garden of tiny succulents inside a terrarium. The challenging part though is to figure out what soil to use in a non-draining, non-breathable glass container without drainage holes. Even more difficult is to create a terrarium that lasts not only a few months, but many years …
Best Soil Mix for Succulents in Terrariums (That Last!) Read More »
More and more people are switching from the conventional moss and bark media to inorganic media to grow orchids, especially in a semi-hydroponics setup, to reduce the hassle of regular repotting, the cost of replacing media, and the risk of root rot due to decomposed media. Which type of inorganic media is the best for …
Best Inorganic Media for Orchids? (Proven by Experiment) Read More »
LECA and Seramis are becoming increasingly popular as inorganic media for growing orchids in a semi-hydroponic setup. But what is the difference between the two and which is better for growing orchids? While both are baked clay, LECA has less than half the water absorption and retention capacity than Seramis. A LECA-only substrate can leave …
LECA vs Seramis for Orchids? (Results from Experiment) Read More »
