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Description
Orchiata is the number 1 Orchid Bark used all over the world, the potting mix is Manufactured in New Zealand using premium-grade Pinus Radiata bark.
The Bark is aged, not composted, which means it will not further compost and break down, meaning it will last for several years. With five separate grades, it will be easy to choose your ideal mix to suit whatever you are growing, from Tissue culture, Phalaenopsis to large Cymbidiums.
6-9mm; suits young orchids; a good size for second potting.
Quality
Orchid-friendly substrate known for superior quality.
During ageing, beneficial micro-organisms thrive; pathogens eliminated.
Outer bark holds water and nutrients; inner bark remains stable.
Uniform chip size ensures consistent hydration and longevity.
Promises unmatched performance for optimal orchid growth.
Saves Time & Money
Ready to use straight from the bag; no initial flushing needed.
pH balanced and doesn’t break down in the pot.
Beneficial micro-organisms resist pathogens for healthier roots.
Reduces repotting frequency and accelerates growth.
Offers potential labour cost savings and increased plant value.
Eco-Friendly
Produced from sustainable and renewable resources.
Bark sourced from managed forests in New Zealand, ensuring sustainability.
Characteristics
100% natural, organic and renewable New Zealand resource
Aged bark holds water and nutrients on outer surface
Ideal wet/dry cycle for orchids
Promotes healthy plant growth
Very hard physical structure - will not compost
Ideal for both hobbyist and commercial growers
Use straight from the bag
Technical
pH 5.5 – 6.5
EC <0.3 mS/cm
Moisture <15%
Nitrogen fixed for stable EC
Uniform chip size in bag
Versatile, ideal growing media for a variety of orchid species
Often you will see a fine whitish grey layer of fungi on Orchiata when you open the bag. These are most likely Penicillium or Paecilomyces. These are not detrimental to your plants; they are often beneficial as they help to prevent the colonisation of pathogenic fungi.
Pretty impressed. In the two products I’ve ordered from here (this being one of them) I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and attention to detail.
For something so simple it seems decent soil ingredients are hard to find in Bunnings and Perth in general (from my experience) so I was quite ecstatic when this showed up alright and not overly moist/wet like others I’ve tried.
You can tell these guys are real plant lovers and care about what they do. My one critique I guess is how many emails they send. There’s already so many promotional emails & it feels like they sent a million “how was your order” emails after finishing. I ended up putting them on mute because it gave me a headache. Love y’all tho
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Jock Grey
Good product
Delivery was prompt, good communication from the store, and the product I received was as pretty as a bag of bark can be. The complimentary sachet of rooting powder was a nice addition.
At over $15 I that the delivery fee was a little steep though
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Terri
Great service
Good communication and quick to receive quality products!
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Norton Fitzgerald
Great service
Gg
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JOHN
Thanks for my order. It arrived in good time and condition. I had been trying to obtain this product for some time so was very pleased to happen upon your product.
So thanks very much again.