Tree fern is the thick, fibrous roots of fern belonging to the family Cyatheaceae found in Mexico, Central America, Hawaii, Malaysia, and southeast Asia. Some advantages of tree fern are slow decomposition, fungus resistance, quick drainage, and provision of some nutrients and minor elements needed by orchids. The majority of users add either charcoal or bark to their mixes. This product can be used in place of sphagnum moss in lining wire baskets. Also as a potting medium in cedar baskets or clay orchid pots for orchids and bromeliads.
Coconut fiber is excellent to use as a moisture cushion when mounting against cork.
Lasts twice as long as moss. An exclusive premium mix including a unique rocklike material formed millions of years ago when lava flows covered ancient rain forests, trapping rich organic matter in the rock. Today, the material is valued for growing beautiful orchids in China where it is found. In the US and Canada, it can only be found in Schultz Professional Orchid Mix. Our Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss holds 20 times its weight in water.