{"product_id":"orchid-bark","title":"Pine bark","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePine bark – chunky bark for open-root substrates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePine bark is one of the key ingredients for moving a substrate away from fine soil and toward a more open, root-friendly structure. It is especially useful where roots need air as well as moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it’s made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChunky structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e creates larger gaps than perlite alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e breaks down more slowly than fine compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroid and orchid use:\u003c\/strong\u003e fits many epiphytic recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend control:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjust the amount by root size and pot volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUseful details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombine bark with coir or soil for moisture contact and with mineral ingredients for stability. Pure bark can dry too quickly for many indoor plants, so balance it around the plant rather than using it automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver time, bark breaks down into smaller pieces. Repot or refresh the mix when the texture becomes fine, sour-smelling or slow to drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use Pine bark\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChunky structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creates larger air pockets and helps mixes dry more evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpiphyte blends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful in mixes for orchids, Hoyas, and many aroids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because bark breaks down over time, refresh mixes when texture collapses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePrep and handling for Pine bark\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse:\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick rinse removes fines so water moves evenly through the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foliage Factory","offers":[{"title":"1l","offer_id":61195724456266,"sku":"MM-MEC-0507","price":6.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3l","offer_id":61195798872394,"sku":"MM-MEC-0527","price":7.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/5115\/4506\/files\/pinebark02.webp?v=1777505711","url":"https:\/\/fuliagefactory.com\/products\/orchid-bark","provider":"Foliage Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}