{"product_id":"orchid-mix-peat-free-coco-peat-growing-medium-5l","title":"Orchid Mix • Peat-Free Coco Coir (Coco Peat) Growing Medium • 5L — Coming Soon","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7ee;border-left:4px solid #4a7c59;padding:12px 16px;margin-bottom:20px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🚧 Coming Soon\u003c\/strong\u003e — This product is not yet available to purchase. Sign up to our mailing list or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e to be notified when it launches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrchid Mix — Peat-Free Growing Medium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chunky, open-textured coco coir and bark blend designed specifically for orchids. Provides the fast drainage and excellent airflow that epiphytic orchids need to thrive, while retaining just enough moisture to keep roots healthy between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8f9fa; border:1px solid #dee2e6; border-left:4px solid #2e86c1; border-radius:0 6px 6px 0; padding:12px 16px; margin-bottom:20px; font-size:0.92em; line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2e86c1;\"\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coco coir is also known in the trade as “coco peat” or “coir pith” — it is the fine, spongy material from coconut husks. Despite the name, it contains absolutely zero peat and is 100% peat-free.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Our Orchid Mix?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost orchids are epiphytes — in the wild they grow on tree branches, not in soil. Their roots need air circulation and must dry out between waterings. Standard potting compost suffocates orchid roots, causing rot and decline. Our Orchid Mix uses chunky coco coir chips combined with bark pieces and charcoal to create an airy, well-draining medium that mimics an orchid's natural growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChunky coco coir and bark chips\u003c\/strong\u003e — creates large air pockets around roots for optimal oxygen flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivated charcoal\u003c\/strong\u003e — absorbs impurities and prevents the build-up of salts and bacteria in the growing medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffered coco coir\u003c\/strong\u003e — pre-treated to balance calcium and magnesium, preventing nutrient lockout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeat-free and sustainable\u003c\/strong\u003e — made from renewable coconut husk fibre, supporting the UK peat ban.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhalaenopsis (moth orchids) — the UK's most popular orchid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDendrobium, oncidium, and cattleya orchids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther epiphytic and semi-epiphytic species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepotting orchids that have outgrown their containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove your orchid from its old pot and gently tease away old, decomposed growing medium. Trim any dead or mushy roots with sterile scissors. Place the orchid in a clear pot (orchid roots photosynthesise) and fill around the roots with Orchid Mix. Do not pack too tightly — orchid roots need room to breathe. Water thoroughly and allow to drain completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePack Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 5 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approximately 1.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% peat-free formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree UK delivery on all orders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComing soon — register below to be notified when this product is available.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"klaviyo-form-UdU3KJ\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f8ec;border:2px solid #cff394;border-radius:10px;padding:20px 24px;margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#0b1d35;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eNot sure how much you need?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#555;font-size:14px;margin:0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eUse our free calculator to get the exact quantity for your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/calculator\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#0b1d35;color:#cff394;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;padding:10px 24px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eCoco Peat Calculator →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc; border:1px solid #cbd5e1; padding:18px 22px; margin:24px 0; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px; font-size:1.05rem; color:#1f2937;\"\u003eBuffering specification of the coco coir base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThis mix is built on our calcium-buffered, lab-tested coco coir base — the same buffered coir we sell as a 5 kg compressed brick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px; padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoir base pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoir base EC:\u003c\/strong\u003e below 0.5 mS\/cm in fresh hydrated coir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffering:\u003c\/strong\u003e calcium-buffered at source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoir source:\u003c\/strong\u003e direct import from Kerala, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch testing:\u003c\/strong\u003e EC and pH lab-tested on every batch of base coir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:0.92rem; color:#475569;\"\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/what-is-coco-peat#faqpage\"\u003ehow buffering works\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Blue Apple Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53777812160822,"sku":"BA-ORCHID-5L","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/3288\/1974\/files\/product-10624910754102.jpg?v=1775711619","url":"https:\/\/blueapplegarden.co.uk\/products\/orchid-mix-peat-free-coco-peat-growing-medium-5l","provider":"Blue Apple Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}