Orchids don’t actually insist on soil the way most houseplants do; they’re epiphytes in the wild, clinging to bark and branches, letting rain and mist do the real work. That’s why growing them without soil feels oddly natural once you get the hang of it. The whole process becomes a quiet little ritual, a bit messy at times, but wonderfully rewarding when you see new roots grip onto their medium like they finally remembered where they came from.