---
product_id: 75403789
title: "Sun Bulb 50000 Better Gro Special Orchid Mix"
brand: "better gro"
price: "683 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Better Gro"
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/75403789-sun-bulb-50000-better-gro-special-orchid-mix
store_origin: RO
region: Romania
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# 4 quarts premium mix superior drainage & root ventilation fir bark + hardwood charcoal base Sun Bulb 50000 Better Gro Special Orchid Mix

**Brand:** better gro
**Price:** 683 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌸 Elevate your orchid game with the pro’s secret soil mix!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sun Bulb 50000 Better Gro Special Orchid Mix by better gro
- **How much does it cost?** 683 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/75403789-sun-bulb-50000-better-gro-special-orchid-mix)

## Best For

- better gro enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted better gro brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dynamic Natural Blend:** Western fir bark, hardwood charcoal & sponge rock for optimal growth
- • **Maximized Root Health:** Ensures superior drainage and air flow to prevent root rot
- • **Proven Orchid Success:** Trusted by seasoned growers for lush, frequent blooms
- • **Convenient 4-Quart Size:** Ample volume with easy-to-store ziplock packaging
- • **Tailored for Epiphytic Orchids:** Expertly crafted for phalaenopsis, cattleyas, dendrobiums & more

## Overview

Better-Gro Special Orchid Mix is a 4-quart premium potting medium designed specifically for epiphytic orchids like phalaenopsis and cattleyas. Its unique blend of western fir bark, hardwood charcoal, and sponge rock promotes healthy root ventilation and superior drainage, ensuring strong growth and vibrant blooms. Trusted by expert growers, this mix prevents moisture retention issues common in standard potting soils, making it the go-to choice for indoor orchid enthusiasts seeking lasting plant vitality.

## Description

Product description Better-Gro special orchid potting mix. Formulated for potting: phalaenopsis, cattleya, dendrobiums, cymbidiums, oncidiums and all plant-growing orchids. Ingredients natural ingredients P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Directions Fill a pot with the mix, plant the orchid in it, ensuring good drainage and root ventilation, and water as needed. Safety Warning May cause irritation if inhaled. Keep out of reach of children and pets. See more

Review: Good quality
Review: I have kept orchids indoors for many years and have great success with them. They bloom at least once a year, some twice. Store-bought orchids will be content in their cheap plastic growers pots for a while, and you should not transplant them while blooming. But soon, if they like their location and conditions, those roots will grow and crowd the pot, also retaining too much moisture. Your orchid leaves will not be the dark lustrous green they are supposed to be. Then you know it's time to transplant but be careful! Sterilize your tools, be gentle and trim off the dead roots. As a matter of practice, I will pour enough water into the repotted plants so I know all the new soil is wet, let it thoroughly drain... then resuming a sparse watering schedule. My orchids are healthy and have lived quite a long time with proper care. The soil is easy to scoop by hand, you don't need a spade. The soil also smells clean and is just the right particular size to tuck into the roots but prevent compaction. I like the ziplock seal, to keep for future use without the risk of contamination. Best wishes and enjoy your lovely orchids!

## Features

- Multi purpose potting mixture for growing cattleyas, phalaenopsis, dendrobiums, paphiopedilums, oncidiums and all epiphytic orchids
- Dynamic combination of western fir bark, hardwood charcoal and sponge rock specifically formulated by a team of highly trained orchid growers
- Promotes healthy, strong growth by providing superior drainage, allowing for proper root ventilation
- Contains 4 quarts

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00KWXTH36 |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 61,768 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 856 in Gardening Soils |
| Coverage | orchids |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (11,862) |
| Date First Available | 11 Jun. 2014 |
| Included components | 4 Quarts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 454 g |
| Item model number | 50000 |
| Manufacturer | BETTER GRO |
| Material | Fir |
| Part number | 50000 |
| Product Dimensions | 35.56 x 15.24 x 48.26 cm; 453.59 g |
| Specific uses | orchids |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BETTER GRO
- **Item form:** Granules, Powder
- **Item weight:** 1 Pounds
- **Liquid volume:** 4 Quarts
- **Specific uses for product:** orchids

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How often do you have to water the orchid with this medium? I recently switched and my orchid seems to be drying out. Flower bulb dried out.**
A: We water our orchids once a week. Let the water run through the medium until it is soaked. Fertilize once a month. We have about a dozen orchids blooming now and many of them are 5 to 10 years old. Ice cubes are a marketing gimmick as far as we are concerned.

**Q: Do I have to use orchid moss for repotting the orchid? Now my orchid has 4 spikes growing up, is it the appropriate time for repotting? Thanks!**
A: If the spikes are flower bearing stems, wait until after blooms are done and gone-  that may be months down the road.  If the spikes are new growth of folage, and it has just finished flowering, then it is time to repot.   Next question is what type of orchid as to what substance to use for repotting.  One expert says to pot moth-orchids(phaleanopsis) in ONLY  a chunky bark mix.  All I have are moth-orchids.  For other varieties search the internet.  There is lots of info.

**Q: Is this soil good for orchid seeds?if not, do you reccomend any type. I just got some orchid seeds, not sure how to start?**
A: No ,it is not for orchid seedlings. orchid seedlings are usually grown in flasks in a liquid medium. it requires a sterile solution . it also requires you to monitor the ph. you can give this a try , but it is difficult without a sterile enviroment. try 1 liter rain water,20 grams of honey, 1 gram of charcoal, 1.5 grams of a 20-20-20 liquid orchid fertilizer and 6 grams of agar.  you boil the water and add the ingredients. once cooled then add your seeds.you adjust the ph with a citrus solution.  I would recommend  that you try to buy a  pre- made solution from an orchid specialty grower or an orchid society. good luck .

**Q: my mom got me an orchid for mothers day can this be used to repot it. and any tips or advice for repotting would be awesome. thank you**
A: Yes you can but just so you know these chips are much bigger than what the orchid came with. It still works. We spray the orchid food weekly and we have magnificent blumes that last a long time. Make sure you get the clear type planters with slits or holes in them so that you can see root rot/mold. People that use the pretty solid planters will not be able to notice that sort of thing. If you want the "pots" just make sure those see through planters fit inside and make sure when you water to pull those planters out so that you can see the roots to accommodate what is going on. I have one been able to get majority of what is needed for larger transfers on Amazon. Nursery stores only sell the plants and the solid pots and not the drainage planters. We keep ours in rock,/ pebbles tray and keep water in it that is touching the bottom of the plastic planters...for the moisture that the orchid likes and not so much that you cause rot/mold. Hope this helps 😊 We are not orchid pros but what we have done has worked for us. We have a total of 5 with one being one of the smaller species of orchid. You are welcome to ask me more if I missed anything you may not know.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***C on 30 January 2026*

Good quality

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***Y on 14 October 2025*

I have kept orchids indoors for many years and have great success with them. They bloom at least once a year, some twice. Store-bought orchids will be content in their cheap plastic growers pots for a while, and you should not transplant them while blooming. But soon, if they like their location and conditions, those roots will grow and crowd the pot, also retaining too much moisture. Your orchid leaves will not be the dark lustrous green they are supposed to be. Then you know it's time to transplant but be careful! Sterilize your tools, be gentle and trim off the dead roots. As a matter of practice, I will pour enough water into the repotted plants so I know all the new soil is wet, let it thoroughly drain... then resuming a sparse watering schedule. My orchids are healthy and have lived quite a long time with proper care. The soil is easy to scoop by hand, you don't need a spade. The soil also smells clean and is just the right particular size to tuck into the roots but prevent compaction. I like the ziplock seal, to keep for future use without the risk of contamination. Best wishes and enjoy your lovely orchids!

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by H***A on 7 October 2024*

حلوه مره ومكس كبير البيرلايت كبيره ويصلح للنبات كثير زي المونستيرا

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*