{"product_id":"soil-ninja-coarse-bark-2-5l","title":"Soil Ninja Coarse \u0026 Fine Bark 2.5L \u0026 5L","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Bark substrate (commonly referred to as orchid bark) makes an ideal aerator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoarse bark is perfect for plants with thicker roots, with the added benefit of providing structural strength for the entire potting mix. All bark sourced from 100% FSC certified well managed forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBark offers a fantastic, high surface area for fleshy roots to attach to. Unlike traditionally mounted practices, having it as an amendment in a potting mix means more bang for the roots buck - as those surfaces become hot spots for positive microbes and come with pre-made indentations for roots to slip comfortably into. This is for plants that don't necessarily use their roots for nutrients, like Bromeliads, it provides a crucial contact point for support, comfort and then growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eUsing orchid bark will also help to lower pH levels in a soil mix. If you have a neutral base and would like to lower it organically, just add some bark. Let’s not forget bark also dramatically increases drainage within a blend. So if your plants prefer chunky, airy mixes - this component is definitely a go to. But don't just use bark for epiphytic plants, terrestrial plants can be just as thankful for the opportunity to form symbiotic relationships with the bark as it slowly breaks down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePro Tip: Bark is a brilliant medium for inoculated mycorrhiza! The slightly acidity balance is the perfect colonisation ground for them to aid your plants with up-taking macro nutrients and out competing bad fungi!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoarse Bark varies between \u003cstrong\u003e15-25mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thickness.\u003cbr\u003eFine Bark varies between \u003cstrong\u003e8-15mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"_2h_HC\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1FTz3 fggS- cell\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"_2RbVQ\" data-hook=\"description-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_3nbVj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"content-wrapper\" class=\"_3cRjW\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCoarse bark available in 2.5L bags\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFine bark available in 2.5L or 5L bags\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e2.5L bag measures: 28cm (height) x 18cm (width)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e5L bag measures: 34cm (height) x 23cm (width)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% peat free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e100% recyclable and resealable packaging\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pilea Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"Fine 2.5L","offer_id":40776482488385,"sku":"","price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine 5L","offer_id":41699011133505,"sku":"","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Coarse 2.5L","offer_id":40776482521153,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/4042\/1697\/files\/Soil-Ninja-V2-Coarse-Bark.jpg?v=1707149774","url":"https:\/\/www.pileaplantshop.live\/products\/soil-ninja-coarse-bark-2-5l","provider":"Pilea Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}