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Description

Orchid bark is a great potting mixture component that can be used to create aeration in your mix, or plant some orchids in! The main difference between coco husk and orchid bark is the water retention, coco husk retains water for much longer. 

The difference between regular French tree bark and orchid bark is that orchid bark is steamed to prevent rot & mould.


   Allows oxygen in the soil/substrate
   Absorbs water readily
   Great for orchids
   Sustainable product

Orchid bark is a great potting mixture component that can be used to create aeration in your mix, or plant some orchids in! The main difference between coco husk and orchid bark is the water retention, coco husk retains water for much longer. 

The difference between regular French tree bark and orchid bark is that orchid bark is steamed to prevent rot & mould.


   Allows oxygen in the soil/substrate
   Absorbs water readily
   Great for orchids
   Sustainable product
Technical data
Value's (EN)Orchid Bark
Country of OriginPortugal
Suitable for organic farmingyes
Structural stability4-5 years, depending size, watering and what other components it is mixed with
EC< 0,25 mS/cm
pH4,5 - 5,5
Specific value's for this product:Air content: 45-65%
Moisture content 45% (+-10%)"
Safe for pets?pet safe
Organic matter %70%
Water retention capacity %35-55%
*Values may vary slightly, no rights can be taken from this data.
Value's (EN)Orchid Bark
Country of OriginPortugal
Suitable for organic farmingyes
Structural stability4-5 years, depending size, watering and what other components it is mixed with
EC< 0,25 mS/cm
pH4,5 - 5,5
Specific value's for this product:Air content: 45-65%
Moisture content 45% (+-10%)"
Safe for pets?pet safe
Organic matter %70%
Water retention capacity %35-55%
*Values may vary slightly, no rights can be taken from this data.

Orchid Bark

Orchid Bark

Premium SYBASoil

£7.00
£7.00
Tax included.
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Heat-treated & clean. Helps prevent root-rot

Provides a perfect balance between drainage and moisture retention for plants with thicker roots, such as orchids, steamed to prevent rot and mould.

Size:
Explanation

Pick the size you need!

Small bark 3-6mm
Best used for growing young orchid's & seedlings. (also great for finer rooted plants)

Medium bark 8-12mm
Best used for more mature orchid's, perfect for after repotting from the smaller bark. (Also great for medium to thick rooted plants)

Thick bark 15-20mm
Best used for mature orchids that prefer higher amounts of air in the root system. (Also great for thick rooted plants)

The smaller the roots the smaller the bark!
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Description

Orchid bark is a great potting mixture component that can be used to create aeration in your mix, or plant some orchids in! The main difference between coco husk and orchid bark is the water retention, coco husk retains water for much longer. 

The difference between regular French tree bark and orchid bark is that orchid bark is steamed to prevent rot & mould.


   Allows oxygen in the soil/substrate
   Absorbs water readily
   Great for orchids
   Sustainable product

Orchid bark is a great potting mixture component that can be used to create aeration in your mix, or plant some orchids in! The main difference between coco husk and orchid bark is the water retention, coco husk retains water for much longer. 

The difference between regular French tree bark and orchid bark is that orchid bark is steamed to prevent rot & mould.


   Allows oxygen in the soil/substrate
   Absorbs water readily
   Great for orchids
   Sustainable product
Technical data
Value's (EN)Orchid Bark
Country of OriginPortugal
Suitable for organic farmingyes
Structural stability4-5 years, depending size, watering and what other components it is mixed with
EC< 0,25 mS/cm
pH4,5 - 5,5
Specific value's for this product:Air content: 45-65%
Moisture content 45% (+-10%)"
Safe for pets?pet safe
Organic matter %70%
Water retention capacity %35-55%
*Values may vary slightly, no rights can be taken from this data.
Value's (EN)Orchid Bark
Country of OriginPortugal
Suitable for organic farmingyes
Structural stability4-5 years, depending size, watering and what other components it is mixed with
EC< 0,25 mS/cm
pH4,5 - 5,5
Specific value's for this product:Air content: 45-65%
Moisture content 45% (+-10%)"
Safe for pets?pet safe
Organic matter %70%
Water retention capacity %35-55%
*Values may vary slightly, no rights can be taken from this data.
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FAQ

How long does the Orchid bark last?
Since this is a natural product, it can sadly not last forever.

Orchid bark, when stored dry, will last up to two years.

If the product is exposed to moisture or stored too long, it can develop mold.

Mold can be an issue as it may lead to a rapid breakdown of the natural bark, which makes the pot too acidic for orchid roots.

If you find some small mold spores in your Orchid Mix, don't worry, this causes little to no harm to your plant. Issues will arise when the mold is taking over the bark and causing visible damage to your plant.

How is the Orchid bark treated?
Our Orchid bark is treated with steam and heat, which helps to prevent fungal and moldy growth.

What is the difference between regular bark and Orchid bark?
Regular bark is not treated like Orchid bark, making it less suitable for indoor plants. Orchid bark is a higher quality form of bark. It's also cleaner than regular bark, and the type of trees picked (Pinus Radiata) have a strong structure which helps the bark last longer

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Adding Orchid Bark to your soil mix:

  • What:

    Clean bark providing a balance between drainage, aeration and moisture retention

  • How much:

    Add 25-30% to your SYBASoil mix

  • For which plants:

    Best for Orchid's, can be used for most thicker rooted plants

Why THIS Orchid Bark compared to others?

Heat-treated with steam to help prevent mould.

Our Orchid bark is clean, durable (lasts longer) and ready to use straight from the bag - no rinsing, no refining, no extra work..... ready to support your plant's roots!

Origin of our Orchid Bark

Our orchid bark comes from Portugal instead of the more popular New Zealand pine bark. This shortens the supply chain considerably while retaining the quality of the bark.

Our orchid bark gets steamed between 80 and 100 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes to ensure it's clean.

The bark comes from the Pinus Pinaster tree, a spectacular species for bark because of its structure.

Customer Reviews

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M. (Tremblay-en-France, FR)
Amount of houseplants: 100+
Houseplant knowledge: Expert
Favorite plant species: Anthuriums, Alocasia
Indispensable for my plants

I use this in my mix for my anthuriums mostly and they love it.
You can see the beautiful root system and healthy leaves

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S.D. (Farum, DK)
Amount of houseplants: 26-50
Houseplant knowledge: Medium
Favorite plant species: Monstera
Crested Gecko Vivarium with Sybasoil products.

I've previously attempted using ordinary plant soil from the supermarket for bioactive setups for my crested geckos, this has always ended up with me having to remove the soil along with the plants, due to bad odor and the bioactive cleaning crew not thriving.

It was about time to try out something proper, ( Sybasoil's products) and whilst i have not had this setup for a long time and it definetely needs more work to it - I am super happy with the soil itself, it's soft, smells delicious and it's super easy to work with.
I can only recommend this.

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Natalie M. (Freigericht, DE)
Amount of houseplants: 1-10
Houseplant knowledge: Medium
Favorite plant species: Monstera
Super Qualität / Top Quality

Great quality!

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m.m. (Carling, FR)
Amount of houseplants: 11-25
Houseplant knowledge: Medium
Favorite plant species: Orchidées
Super site

Contente de la dimension
Je vais pouvoir repotėes mes orchidées dès possible

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m.m. (Carling, FR)
Amount of houseplants: 11-25
Houseplant knowledge: Medium
Favorite plant species: Orchidées
Super site

Les produits au top et livraison rapide
Deuxième commandes
Je recommande se site

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S.E. (Zutphen, NL)
Amount of houseplants: 1-10
Houseplant knowledge: Medium
Tevreden

Mijn orchidee was nodig aan nieuwe schors toe. Het bestellen op de website ging makkelijk en mijn bestelling werd snel geleverd.

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