As a proud plant parent of a few different orchids, I can fairly say I've made mistakes providing these exotic beauties with the right care. It's no secret they can be tricky to keep alive - the smallest of errors can quickly lead to fading florals and lack of new growth.
Although orchid care isn't always straightforward, it is easy to get the potting mix right. As epiphytic plants that grow on the bark of trees in their natural habitat, orchids don't cope well with the potting soil your other indoor plants thrive in. The right potting mix for indoor plants reflects their native environment, so it's all about light materials for orchids, allowing their roots to access the air.
