Description
Fine pine bark is an ideal organic amendment to improve the aeration and drainage of substrates. Thanks to its light and airy structure, it promotes good air circulation around the roots while retaining just enough moisture to maintain the plants, making it a perfect choice for orchids, bonsai, epiphytic plants, and caudex.
Uses: Fine pine bark is used in soil mixes to improve structure and drainage, especially for plants that require a well-aerated and free-draining environment. It can be combined with other amendments to create customized substrates tailored to the specific needs of the plants.
Recommended plants: Orchids, bonsai, epiphytic plants, caudex.
Properties :
- Improves soil structure
- Promotes good ventilation
- Maintains just enough humidity to maintain plants
Benefits :
- Ideal for plants requiring good air circulation around the roots
- Reduces the risk of root rot by improving drainage
- Helps maintain a stable growing environment for roots, preventing soil compaction
- Provides sufficient moisture retention for plants that require a moderately humid environment
Additional Information for Ornamental Culture:
- Pine bark is particularly beneficial for orchids and other epiphytic plants, which require a well-aerated, free-draining substrate to mimic their natural habitat.
- Used in bonsai mixes, it helps maintain an open, well-aerated soil structure, essential for fine root development.
- It can also be combined with other amendments such as pumice or perlite to create customized substrate mixes based on specific plant needs.
- In horticulture, pine bark is recognized for its ability to improve soil texture and structure, facilitating root growth and plant health.
Fine pine bark
$11.99