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Wood baskets

Why our baskets

At Orchidmate, we take pride in designing and manufacturing our wooden orchid baskets in-house, setting us apart from many other orchid suppliers. Crafted meticulously by our skilled artisans, each basket is made from rot-resistant Acacia auriculiformis, ensuring exceptional durability even in high-humidity tropical climates. These baskets have a proven track record of lasting at least five years.

Our wood orchid baskets come in a variety of unique shapes, including hexagon, octagon, round, pyramid, and half-moon. Among them, our round wood orchid baskets stand out as the most beautiful in the market.

What sets our baskets apart is their thoughtful design, featuring openings that facilitate drainage and air circulation—essential elements for the healthy growth of orchid roots. This design closely mimics the natural habitat of orchids, providing an ideal growing environment.

During the initial 2-3 months after repotting in our wood baskets, more frequent watering may be required (around once every 3-4 days). However, after this period, the potting media becomes more efficient at water absorption, ensuring that your orchids thrive with no risk of root rot in the basket.

With strong and healthy root systems, orchids bloom significantly better, and their blooms last longer. At Orchidmate, we prioritize creating an environment that fosters the well-being and stunning beauty of your beloved orchids.

What can grow in these baskets

Our orchid baskets are generally designed to be deeper (taller) than the regular square Vanda baskets in the market, so that they can be used for most of orchids (such as Cattleya, Laelia, Dendrobium, Brassavola, Stanhopea, Epidendrum, Lycaste, Masdevallia, Miltonia, Odontoglossum, Oncidium, Phalaenopsis). As can be seen in the gallery our Laelia and Cattleya grow and bloom extremely well in these baskets. We offer wooden baskets with various sizes (4″ to 14″) to accommodate from seedling to specimen orchids. They can be used either as hanging baskets or table top ones. Most of the popular growing media, such as bark, sphagnum moss, coconut husk, charcoal can be used with these wooden orchid baskets. If you wish to use small-sized potting mixes, a thin liner of coconut fibers can be placed inside the basket.

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Best USA wood basket collection for orchids

Square Models

MODEL	SIZE	NOTE	PRICE
SQ-1	4 inch	4" square vanda basket	$5.50
SQ-2	5 inch	5" square vanda basket	$7.00
SQ-3	6 inch	6" square vanda basket	$10.50
SQ-4	7 inch	7" square wooden basket	$11.00
SQ-5	8 inch	8" square wooden basket	$13.00
SQ-7	10 inch	10" square wooden basket	$17.00
SQ-S	4-8 inch	SQ1-SQ5 set of 5	$44.50
SQ-3S	6 inch	6" square wood slat mount	$7.00
SQ-5S	8 inch	8" square wood slat mount	$8.00
SQ-7S	10 inch	10" square wood slat mount	$11.50
SQ-ST	6×10 inch	6"x10" wood slat mount	$7.50

Hexagon and Octagon Models

MODEL	SIZE	NOTE	PRICE
HE-1	4 inch	4" hexagonal orchid basket	$7.50
HE-2	5 inch	5" hexagonal orchid basket	$9.00
HE-3	6 inch	6" hexagonal orchid basket	$11.50
HE-S	4-6 inch	HE1-HE3 set of 3	$26.50
OC-1	6 inch	6" octagonal orchid basket	$11.50
OC-2	7 inch	7" octagonal orchid basket	$12.50
OC-3	8 inch	8" octagonal orchid basket	$16.00
OC-S	6-8 inch	OC1-OC3 set of 3	$35.00

Round Models

MODEL	SIZE	NOTE	PRICE
RO-1	6 inch	6" round wood basket	$8.50
RO-2	8 inch	8" round wood basket	$11.50
RO-3	10 inch	10" round wood basket	$14.00
RO-4	12 inch	12" round wood basket	$17.50
RO-5	14 inch	14" round wood basket	$21.50
RO-S	5 inch	5" round wood basket	$11.00
RO-T	4 inch	4" dia. 12 long wood tube	$11.50

Halfmoon Models

MODEL	SIZE	NOTE	PRICE
HM-1 (Out of stock)	6 inch	6" wide hanging basket	$11.50
HM-2	7 inch	7" wide hanging basket	$15.50
HM-3	8 inch	8" wide hanging basket	$19.50
HM-4	9 inch	9" wide hanging basket	$24.00

Pyramid and RecHex Models

MODEL	SIZE	NOTE	PRICE
PY-1	6 inch	6" pyramid wooden basket	$9.00
PY-2	8 inch	8" pyramid wooden basket	$15.50
PY-3	10 inch	10" pyramid wooden basket	$21.50
RH-1	6×13 inch	6"x13" rectangle hexagon basket	$17.50
RH-2	8×15 inch	8"x15" rectangle hexagon basket	$21.00

*All dimensions are approximate.

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WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER

Our orchid fertilizer is expertly blended, with a specific focus on providing the two critical macronutrients, Calcium and Magnesium, essential for orchid health. By addressing potential deficiencies in these nutrients, such as black spots on new orchid leaves or mottling in old leaves, we ensure your orchids stay in optimal condition.

The balanced formula (15-5-15) of our fertilizer makes it ideal for promoting both vegetative growth and blooming throughout the year. Additionally, it is Urea-free, allowing the Nitrogen it contains to be readily absorbed by your orchids.

Orchidmate and numerous other orchid growers in the bay area have been using this fertilizer with remarkable success for many years. Rest assured, our fertilizer is specially designed to cater to the specific needs of orchids, helping them thrive and flourish.

Total Nitrogent (N)	15%
Ammoniacal Nitrogent	3.3%
Nitrate Nitrogent	11.7%
Phosphoric Acid (P2O5)	5%
Soluble Potash (K2O)	15%
Derived from	Calcium Potassium and Magnesium Nitrate; Ammonium and Potassium Phosphate
Instruction	Mix 1/2 teaspoon per 1 gallon of water and apply once a week

MODEL	SIZE	NOTE	PRICE
FERT 1	0.5 lbs	Water soluble 15-5-15 Cal-Mag orchid fertilizer	$9.00
FERT 2	1 lb	Water soluble 15-5-15 Cal-Mag orchid food	$13.00
FERT 3	2.5 lb	Water soluble 15-5-15 Cal-Mag orchid fertililzer	$21.00

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OTHER SUPPLIES

MODEL	SIZE	NOTE	PRICE
TF-R	15x8x1"	Rectangle tree fern board	$15.00
TF-D	D8x2"	Tree fern disc 8" dia. 2" thick	$15.00
TF-C	D4x15"	Tree fern cylinder 4" dia. 15" long	$18.00
PO-1	6 inch	Plastic orchid pot with large holes	$2.00
PO-2	7 inch	Plastic orchid pot with large holes	$2.50
PO-3	8 inch	8" plastic pot with large holes	$3.00
HA-1	27 inch	3-wire orchid basket hanger	$1.25
HA-2	27 inch	4-wire orchid basket hanger	$1.50
CO-1	1/4 lbs	Coconut husk fiber	$4.50
LA-1	10 pieces	10 white plant labels	$3.50

Orchid Mix

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OUR ORCHID MIX INGREDIENTS

Orchiata

Introduced from New Zealand over 15 years ago, Orchiata orchid bark has earned the trust of discerning orchid hobbyists and commercial growers in the US. Its most significant advantage over regular orchid bark is its remarkable durability, lasting much longer. While regular orchid bark necessitates repotting every year, Orchiata bark only requires repotting every 4-5 years, and even longer when used with wood baskets. It can be used as a standalone potting medium or blended with other growing media for an even better orchid mix. During the initial months of use, Orchiata remains relatively dry, but it gradually retains water exceptionally well, creating a humid and stable environment that promotes optimal orchid root growth.

Sphagnum moss

Introducing Spagmoss Classic by Besgrow – the pinnacle of quality in the market. This Classic sphagnum, boasts a commercial-grade standard with a length of 300mm+ —perfect for easy root wrapping. Its delightful mix of light browns, creams, and light green colors, complemented by green tips, exudes natural beauty.

After meticulous harvesting, Spagmoss undergoes a thorough cleaning and drying process, leaving it immaculately contamination-free. With its exceptional water-absorbing properties, this sphagnum moss proves ideal for seedlings, ensuring stable growing conditions. Additionally, it stimulates new root growth when repotting orchids, adding a vital boost to their health.

Spagmoss Classic can be used independently as an orchid medium or as an enriching addition to orchid mix, enhancing water retention. During repotting, a thin layer of moss placed atop wood baskets or plastic pots creates a more uniform humidity distribution, contributing to optimal orchid care.

With proper care and growing conditions, this premium moss can last up to an impressive 4-5 years, making it an enduring investment in your orchid cultivation journey. Elevate your orchid care with Spagmoss Classic – the epitome of quality and excellence.

Horticulture Charcoal

Horticultural charcoal is proven to be a very effective additive to orchid mixes. It helps absorb impurities in water and fertilizers. It does not break down over time. In high humidity areas such as Florida and Hawaii, charcoal can be even used as a stand-alone orchid growing medium. Our premium charcoal is produced specifically for orchids. It is made of hardwood without any chemical and additive. When repoting our orchids we usually add a thin layer of coarse horticulture charcoal at the bottom of the pot/basket. It is to prevent root rot as charcoal absorb very little water.

Perlite and Hydroton

Like horticulture charcoal, perlite and clay pebbles do not break down over time. Thanks to their excellent air holding capacity, they are usually added to orchid mixes to in a small amount to improve drainage and prevent root rot. They should not be used as a stand-alone orchid media as they are very lightweight, and thus do not provide a firm/stable substrate for orchid roots to establish. We carry coarse perlite (#4) by Mother Earth and the original expanded clay pebbles from Hydroton, which are the best perlite and clay pebbles available for orchid growers.

WHY US

PRICING

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MODEL	SIZE	NOTE	PRICE
Orchiata #1	1 gallon	Precision 1/4" – fine orchid bark	$17.00
Orchiata #2	1 gallon	Classic 3/8" – fine medium bark	$17.00
Orchiata #3	1 gallon	Power 1/2" – medium bark	$17.00
Orchiata #4	1 gallon	Power plus 3/4" – medium coarse bark	$17.00
Orchiata #5	1 gallon	Super 1" – coarse orchid bark	$17.00
CHAR-1	1 gallon	Horticultural charcoal 3/8"- fine medium	$19.00
CHAR-2	1 gallon	Horticultural charcoal 3/4"- medium coarse	$19.00
HYDR-1	1 gallon	Hydroton original clay pebbles	$16.00
PERL-1	1 gallon	Horticultural perlite 1/2" – coarse	$16.00
MOSS-1	150 grams (12L)	New Zealand sphagnum moss – Classic grade	$37.99
Orchiata #1	35 liter bag	Precision 1/4" – fine orchid bark	$99.00
Orchiata #2	35 liter bag	Classic 3/8" – fine medium bark	$99.00
Orchiata #3	35 liter bag	Power 1/2" – medium bark	$99.00
Orchiata #4	35 liter bag	Power plus 3/4" – medium coarse bark	$99.00
Orchiata #5	35 liter bag	Super 1" – coarse orchid bark	$99.00

ORCHID MIX

If you do not want to order the potting media and blend them yourself, let us do it for you. Our premium orchid mixes are hand blended using the above top-quality ingredients. We come up with the mixing ratio based on literature research (including AOS magazine, orchid forums, and local orchid societies) and our own orchid growing experience. The orchid mixes range from a very fine one (the most water retentive) to a very coarse one (the least water retentive). This makes our orchid mixes suitable for most (if not all) of orchids available today including Phalaenopsis, Cattleya, Oncidium, Dendrobium, Cymbidium, and Vanda.

MIX	ORCHIATA BARK	CHARCOAL	PERLITE	HYDROTON	SPHAGNUM MOSS
#1	70% (#1)	15% (#1 fine)	10%	5%	15 grams/gallons
#2	60% (#2)	20% (#1 fine)	10%	10%	7 grams/gallons
#3	60% (#3)	20% (#2 coarse)	10%	10%	0%
#4	50% (#4)	25% (#2 coarse)	15%	10%	0%
#5	40% (#5)	35% (#2 coarse)	15%	10%	0%

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Pricing

MODEL	SIZE	NOTE	PRICE
MIX #1	1 gallon	Super high moisture retention mix	$21
MIX #2	1 gallon	High moisture retention orchid mix	$21
MIX #3	1 gallon	Medium moisture retention orchid mix	$21
MIX #4	1 gallon	Low medium moisture retention orchid mix	$21
MIX #5	1 gallon	Low moisture retention orchid mix	$21

REPOTTING – DEMO

ORCHID MIX Q&A

How long does the orchid mix last?

How long orchid mixes can last depends on quality of its organic ingredients (bark, sphagnum moss, coconut husk...), since the inorganic ones (horticulture charcoal, perlite, Hydroton...) do not break down over time. Many orchid mixes out there include regular fir bark, which usually breaks down in a year or less. That is the reason why they recommend you to repot your orchids every year. At Orchidmate, we only use the best quality organic ingredients available in the market (Orchiata bark and AAA sphagnum moss). This makes our mix last for at least 3-4 years. With our mixes, you do not need to repot every year. In fact, you should not repot every year unless your orchids over grow the pot (Paph orchid is an exception; it loves to be repotted frequently). The reason is that after the first year the root system just establishes. You do not want to introduce shock to it again by repotting. Orchids usually grow and bloom much better in the second and third year after repotting.

Is the orchid mix ready to use?

Some orchid mixes need to be soaked in water for a couple of hours or more before it can be used. This is to remove any salt and impurities in the mix. However, soaking is not necessary for our orchid mixes, because all of its ingredients (e.g., Orchiata, horticulture charcoal, perlite...) are already very clean. The mixes are ready to be used right out of the bag.

I am from south west Florida. For seven months of a year I am in a high humidity bracket and for the other five months I am in another one. Which orchid mix should I purchase?

If the humidity in your area varies significantly from season to season, we would recommend you to select orchid mixes based on the higher humidity level. You just need to water a bit more frequently during the drier season. This is more controllable compared to selecting a finer mix and water less during the wet season. Too much water/humidity can cause various issues such as root/crown rot, black rot and fungal infection.

How could you guarantee premium quality and lowest price at the same time?

Unlike other brands, we are completely transparent in terms ingredients of our orchid mixes. We list the exact percentage of each ingredients as well as what it is and where it comes from. That's how you can easily verify the premium quality of the mixes. As for the lowest price, we try to stay as lean as possible. We do not have beautiful packaging for the orchid mixes. We do not run advertisements on Google and Facebook. We believe in organic growing and that is the best way for us to bring more value to you. With our mixes, you get a lot more than what you pay for.

How many pots can one gallon orchid mix fill?

One gallon orchid mix generally can fill two to three regular 6" plastic pots. It can fill four to six 4" ones. As for sphagnum moss, 150 grams (12 liters) can also fill four to six 4" pots depending on how much you compress it.

Do you sell Kiwi bark?

There are three main types of orchid bark - Orchiata, Kiwi, regular fir bark - available in the market. Orchiata has premium quality and proven to last for many years. Kiwi bark also has good quality. It has been used by many growers in the bay area with good feedback. Many said it is as good as Orchiata. The key different between Orchiata and Kiwi bark is Orchiata is "processed", while Kiwi bark is more in its raw state. The process allows Orchiata to include micro-organisms, which are believed beneficial to orchids. Kiwi bark stays drier at the beginning and potentially lasts longer since it is "rawer". We are testing Kiwi bark ourselves and potentially carry it in the future. The last type of orchid in the market is the regular fir bark which you can find in big-box stores like Lowes and Home Depot. This fir bark has much inferior quality and usually can only last a year or less.

Why do you have only five sizes for the mix?

The key function of an orchid mix is to provide a substrate for the orchid roots to attach to, and to retain moisture + nutrition for the roots. The five different sizes we have should cover the range of water retention that most of orchids in cultivation require. If we have more than five, the difference between one size and the next becomes negligible. Therefore, we think it is just not necessary to have more than five different mixes. In case you need a medium that is more water retentive than our mix #1, you can use sphagnum moss as a stand-alone potting medium. At the other end, if you desire something more "drier" than our mix #5, we recommend coarse horticulture charcoal as the medium.

Does Orchiata contain wood?

If someone tells you that Orchiata contains no wood, he/she does not tell you the truth. Even premium orchid bark like Orchiata and Kiwi bark contains some wood chips which tent to degrade earlier than the bark itself. It is recommended to removed the wood chips by hand anytime you see them. Fortunately, the amount of wood chips is very low (<0.1%). Overall, Orchiata bark is still very clean and uniform.

How do you repot an orchid grown in a wood basket?

In some cases you can simply put the whole basket in a bigger one. However, this should be done only if the old basket and potting media are still very good. Otherwise, the only way to remove the orchid from the wood basket is to cut off all the roots sticking to the basket. This is usually a large amount of roots. However, it is should not be issue to the orchid assuming it is mature have have a good size. Moreover, using our orchid mixes or Orchiata bark along with our wood baskets you only need to repot your orchid every 4-5 years.