Ausgro Orchid Bark Nuggets 50 Litre (Biogro)

Ausgro Orchid Bark Nuggets 50 Litre (Biogro)

Premium composted bark of a uniform size for the enthusiasts who prefer to prepare their own blend of orchid growing medium. Produced from 100% renewable Australian radiata pine bark and stockpiled for 12 months prior to processing, very popular with professional growers and enthusiasts who demand a consistent and quality product

Features:

• 100% natural, organic and renewable Australian resource.
• Uniform grade and product characteristics.
• Composted material is alive with beneficial microorganisms that resist pathogens and promote healthier roots.
• Versatile for a variety of orchid species.

Ingredients: Composted Australian pine bark

Use it for:

• Available in four grades to suit the ideal orchid and container size.
• Can be utilised for potting and re-potting.

Guide to Selecting a Grade of Ausgro Orchid Bark:

ORCHID SEEDLINGS IN TUBES

Orchid Bark Nuggets 5-8 mm (mini's)

Ideal for seedlings while providing good drainage for developing plants.

ORCHIDS IN SMALL POTS

Orchid Bark Nuggets 10 mm (small)

Ideal for cymbidiums, Paphiopedilum, Miltonia, Zygopetalum, Odontoglossum, Lycaste, Australian Dendrobiums and Sarcochilus in small pots.

ORCHIDS IN MEDIUM POTS 

Orchid Bark Nuggets 15 mm (medium)

The ideal grade for Cymbidium orchids is in 270mm pots. Additionally, it is an excellent choice for mature Cattleyas and Phalaenopsis in large pots. Ideal for cymbidiums, Paphiopedilum, Miltonia, Zygopetalum, Odontoglossum, Lycaste, Australian Dendrobium and Sarcochilus.

ORCHIDS IN LARGE POTS 

Orchid Bark Nuggets 20 mm (Large)

Ideal for mature Catleyas and Prchid Bark Nuggets 20 mm (Large), Phalaenopsis in large pots.

GENERAL SEEDLING MIX BioGro Orchid Mix

Ideal for Cymbidium orchids. A blend of grades formulated to suit a variety of orchid seedlings and bromeliads.

It is ideally suited for beginners or small orchid collections.

Composted Pine Bark

 Ideal for cymbidiums.

General Care for Cymbidiums:

Select a well-ventilated, bright location (avoid areas directly under trees) and a position that is shielded from hot winds and afternoon sun. A shade house is the ideal location, utilising 50% shade cloth coverage. 

Grow cymbidiums off the ground by positioning them on bricks or frames. This will ensure correct drainage and keep pests from entering your pots.

Watering & Fertilising Cymbidiums:

Watering cymbidiums is best done in the mornings. Water the orchid regularly and keep it moist, but not wet.

Cymbidiums are best fertilised with a controlled-release fertiliser as well as a regular application of a soluble fertiliser.

Once a year, applying dolomite lime to the orchid medium helps increase its pH and provides a better growing environment, ensuring a healthier root system.

Potting or Potting On Cymbidium Orchids.

Cymbidium orchids are epiphytes and do not grow well in garden soils. They grow best in graded bark mixtures that provide the perfect air and moisture balance to establish a healthy root system.

• If your orchids are overcrowded in the pot and the sides of the pot are restricting growth, or the orchid did not produce flowers in the previous season, then look at dividing and re-potting

• If water is not flowing through the drainage holes after irrigation, then re-pot the orchid, as they do not like 'wet feet'

• The best time to repot or divide a Cymbidium orchid is shortly after the plant has finished flowering.

Before potting or repotting, try to keep the orchid on the drier side, as this will make it easier to remove from its existing pot.

1. Select the correct grade of bark for your pot size and stage of growth

2.  Remove the plant from the pot without disturbing the roots

3. Place the plant into a larger pot and, if possible, position the plant so that the back bulb is touching the edge of the new pot and the foliage bulbs are facing towards the middle of the pot

4. Fill the pot with the new orchid bark, leaving approximately 2cm of space below the rim of the pot. Do not press the bark down as this will cause compaction

5. Add a teaspoon of controlled-release fertiliser around the plant on top of the surface

6. Label the orchid and affix it to a suitable stake

7. Water the newly potted orchid

Dividing Cymbidium Orchids:

1. Remove the plant from the old pot and shake off the old bark & compost

2. Firmly twist the orchid and break apart into about 2-3 clumps. Try to have one back bulb and four or more growing bulbs. Cymbidiums don't like to be separated entirely, as this will delay their flowering for a season or so

3. Gently tease the roots apart and discard any that naturally fall off during this process. If you discover any spongy bulbs, remove and discard & apply a fungicide if necessary

4. Select the correct grade of bark for your pot size and stage of growth

5. Continue as Point 5 above