Orchiata Premium New Zealand Orchid Bark
Orchiata is a unique and sustainable orchid-growing substrate produced from the finest quality, 100% pure New Zealand Pinus radiata bark. Its solid bark particles are resistant to chipping and composting, lengthening repotting time. Used by leading commercial orchid growers to grow strong plants with resilient root systems.
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Orchiata is available in different grades and sizes for your specific growing needs. Shop our range of versatile, ideal growing media options for a variety of orchid species.
Production Process
New Zealand Pinus radiata is a hard and stable bark compared to other pine species. Our unique natural process creates a high-quality, stable, long-lasting, toxin-free, consistent growing substrate.
Substrate Quality
The natural beneficial properties of New Zealand Pinus radiata are enhanced by our exceptional production processes. Specialised, purpose built machinery as well as manual labour, is used to create Orchiata.
At Daltons the machinery and production systems are top quality, allowing us to control the bark manufacturing process to tight specifications. The history, experience and technical information collected over 20 plus years has allowed us to refine our process.
We have quality control procedures in place at all stages of processing to ensure Orchiata meets our quality standards. Throughout production great care is taken to ensure only the highest quality Orchiata leaves our factory.
Grades / Sizes
Orchiata is available in different grades and sizes for your specific growing needs.
Orchiata Precision 3-6mm
Used mainly for young orchids or orchids seedlings (from flask).
Orchiata Classic 6-9mm
Suits young orchids, a good size for second potting.
Orchiata Power 9-12mm
Suits young and mature orchids, a good size for second potting.
Orchiata Power + 12-18mm
Suits mature orchids and orchids that require more AFP.
Orchiata Super 18-25mm
Used for mature orchids and orchids that require a high AFP