{"product_id":"850284-1","title":"Soil Improvement (Orchids) Bark 8-12 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA happy plant starts with mixing your own soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTailor your own ideal soil to all the needs of your plants. We provide the essential elements for an excellent potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor airy potting soil and healthy roots in orchids, hoyas, bromeliads, etc.!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrchid bark is a coarse, durable bark fraction that ensures plenty of air around the roots. It is mainly used for orchids, but is also very suitable for hoyas, bromeliads, aroids and other plants that prefer an airy substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its coarse structure, excess water can drain quickly, while sufficient air reaches the roots. This reduces the risk of root rot and keeps roots healthy and active.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of orchid bark:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"normal-ul\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEnsures an airy root environment\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImproves drainage\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReduces the risk of root rot\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHardly settles\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for orchids, hoyas, bromeliads, and aroids\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDurable and long-lasting\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur orchid bark is steam-treated, which minimizes fungi and unwanted organisms. Additionally, the bark decomposes slowly, so the structure of the mixture is preserved for a long time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* For orchids: as the main component of the substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* For aroids and tropical houseplants: mix 20-50% into the potting soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* For hoyas and epiphytes: combine with pumice, perlite, or sphagnum moss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* As a top layer: decorative and promotes even evaporation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short: orchid bark provides structure, air, and good drainage. It forms the ideal base for plants that naturally grow on trees or require a lot of oxygen around their roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vreeken's Zaden","offers":[{"title":"3 liters","offer_id":45661100933173,"sku":"850284.1","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/850284OrchideeenSchorsA.jpg?v=1785936335","url":"https:\/\/www.vreeken.nl\/en-eu\/products\/850284-1","provider":"Vreeken's Zaden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}