The roots of the plant should be long enough to reach the base plate of Orchitop. That is important as Colomi orchidmix has no significant capillarity und therefore water will only be available at the bottom of the Orchitop (approx. up to height of coaster).

For most Orchids grain size 4-8mm is best. Use Colomi 8-16mm for Vanda only.

Prick in orchid (roots should touch base plate of Orchitop) and fill up with Colomi orchidmix. Try to fill up all spaces between roots. When repotting Orchids with stronger roots like Phalaenopsis or Vanda put one or two roots between the poles and lay in coaster. After repotting attach coaster and put orchid back to it´s Location (bright, but without direct sunlight).

24 hours after repotting (next day) remove coaster, put orchid in Orchitop into bathtube and rinse with warm water. Then attach coaster again and carry your orchis back to it´s Location. Take care that the orchid doesn´t get “cold feet” – use underlayment of styropor or cork if needed.

Five days after repotting, pour slowly and over a large area onto the substrate surface until the water / fertilizer solution runs into the saucer and the bottom of the saucer is completely covered with water.

During the first 2 months, spray the plant in the morning with soft, room-warm water and also spray the roots at the base of the trunk or the visible roots.

To prevent salinisation and to increase the lifespan of Colomi orchid granules, soft water (rainwater, distilled water / osmosis water with a dash of tap water) should be used.

It is repeatedly poured slowly and over a large area onto the substrate surface until the coaster is completely covered with water after it has become empty and completely dry. Due to Colomi’s water storage capacity, it is sufficient to water again 5 to 7 days (depending on the culture temperature) after the coaster has become completely empty and dry. A determination of the optimal watering time by e.g. the lifting method as with substrates based on bark is not necessary with Colomi orchid granules.

Exception: the plant needs a rest period with reduced watering. Here you have to adjust the pouring intervals accordingly.