Better-Gro Orchid Bark - Premium Grade Orchid Potting Medium for Potting, Repotting, Root Development, and Water Retention, Ideal for Phalaenopsis, Epiphytic Orchids, and Tropical Plants - 4 Quarts

I bought this double pack for my orchids and I couldn’t be happier. The bark is clean, fresh, and sized just right for repotting. It provides excellent drainage and airflow, and since using it, my orchids have grown stronger roots and even started blooming more often. Overall, great value for two 4‑quart bags of premium bark. Highly recommend if you want a reliable potting medium that your orchids will love.

I use this in all my plants, and it’s been a game changer—especially for pothos and monstera. I mix it with soil and perlite to create a well-draining medium that keeps my plants healthy and mold-free. The bark is thick, clean, and well-mixed, making it super easy to work with even for beginners. Out of all the orchid barks I’ve tried, this one is hands down my favorite!

10/10 recommend. if you don’t have the money to splurge on bark - this is absolutely great quality & AFFORDABLE bark. because - & now i don’t know about you but - i’d much rather spend less & get excellent quality bark. it’s a no-brainer really.i add this bark (or the other bettergro orchid bark that has the charcoal + chunky perlite pieces) to my potting mix that i make myself. i use essentially the same mix (a potting mix + bark + perlite + charcoal + worm castings) for my succulents (i add lava rock &/or sand for them, but i’ve also used the exact same mix with excellent results) & tropical plants - but with my succulents i like to cut the bark into smaller (maybe nickel sized) pieces; my tropical plants get the larger pieces, depending on the size of the pot, of course.this is why i really like this bark. there’s nice big pieces if you need them but you can also make them into whatever size you want/need. does it take more time? sure. but if you’re like me.. then your plant babies are worth it. i’d rather buy bark that’s too big rather than too small. there’s a lot more you can do with bigger pieces.the biggest thing though - this bark is always really great quality. i’ve never gotten a bag that i’ve been disappointed with. there are other brands (i won’t mention names, but the typical cheap brand) and their bark is always… wet… & almost kind of soggy… mushy…falls apart easily - it just seems to be breaking down immediately. i know bark isn’t going to last forever. but if i pot up an orchid, i expect the bark to hold out for AT the VERY LEAST a year, but closer to two really. the other brand didnt even last a year. i’ve had a couple of my phalaenopsis orchids in this bettergro bark + charcoal + perlite + long fibered sphagnum moss for a year; succulents & tropical plants are in their pots for sometimes 2 years; i never have to repot because the bark is quickly deteriorating & not doing its job - with bettergro bark, i always repot because the plant’s outgrown the pot.i recently moved from VA to FL & because it’s so humid here i’m wanting to repot my plants; get the LFSM out of my orchid mix - & i came to amazon to find mybettergro bark! seriously - if you’re on the fence about bark for your orchids or tropical plants, i’m telling you, you won’t be disappointed with this bark. the quality.. i was honestlysurprised. i’ve used expensive brands & honestly, i prefer bettergro bark.. & price has very little to do with it.try it out. you won’t be disappointed.just an extra thought - i wish i could get the dendrobium mix by bettergro! i never see it in stores & can’t find it on amazon.

Seems ok but I think the bark could be a bit smaller. My orchids dry out quickly so I have to soak them every few days.

About to buy more! Very chunky to help aerate the soil or just using it by itself for orchids.

It is specifically designed for Orchids and they do well when you use this.

The best mix to add to an aroid mix

Great value, I use it in a homemade aroid mix and I’ve had no issues. 2 bags for the price offered is amazing, and I will be ordering again. Perfect sized chunks