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Using Orchid Bark Mix as a primary potting soil?

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I've heard that miracle gro palm & cactus soil is pretty much trash. I tried mixing 8qt with about 1.5qt of pumice with it and it's still staying moist a LONG time.

So how about Orchid Potting mix?  Better-Gro has a nice looking mix. It comes with bark, charcoal and perlite. It seems very chunky and light.

Would it be worth mixing into some palm soil,  or even just repotting and using one of these on their own?

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I don’t think there’s any palm species that would do very well in orchid bark. It drains WAY to fast. Most palms want a moist medium but also one that doesn’t stay soggy. There are some excellent cactus mixes on the market. Orchid’s needs are much different that palm’s. 

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