Orchid Bark, 100% Pure New Zealand Potting Mix - Classic 1/4in to 3/8in - for Superior Aeration, Flowering for Phalaenopsis, Vanda, Cattleya and houseplant Orchids (Formerly Besgrow)

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Love it! Best orchid bark out on the market!!

This is high quality orchiata bark for sure. It doesn’t break down quickly which is a good sign. I will say often don’t order this small of a size but it works just fine in my mixes. I grow mostly outdoor and mostly cattleya and dendrobium. What I like too is that this bark comes very dry where as others I get from the big box will often be moist. I think that’s a big factor in how long it takes for this to decay. All in all it’s good bark but I just use it sparingly because it’s about twice the price of the other barks I use. I save this for my favorite plants or the ones that tend to be fussy when repotted so I can lessen the frequency.

Overall quality is pretty good - size distribution is good and min dust. Price point is high for the amount received.

This is the stuff you want if you're potting up small orchids. It's 3/8th to 1/2 inch. In the photo, the pot size is 3" for reference. The bark is small enough to be able to work around the roots in a little pot. Pieces are irregular in shape, creating air pockets for the roots to grow into. Orchiata lasts a long time on the self as long as it's dry. I rinse it and then soak it overnight before I use it. From this seller, I got a full bag, factory sealed, no leaks or rips in the packaging. It was over-wrapped with plastic for extra protection. The bark inside was fresh looking and smelling, not broken down. My old bag was a different design from a couple years ago, so I know this was fresher stock that what I had been using.