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 my
bettergro 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 honestly
surprised. 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.
Frequently bought together
This item: 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
$15.87
In Stock
+
$21.99 ($0.06/fluid ounce)
Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 13
In Stock
+
$16.99
Get it as soon as Monday, May 12
In Stock
Total price: $00
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Choose items to buy together.
Frequently purchased items with fast delivery
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
From the brand
Making Your Garden Beautiful!
The Better-Gro brand is your solution of quality orchid and gardening supplies.
-
A Walk Through Our History
Better-Gro started as Sun Bulb Company, a third-generation, family-run, wholesale grower and supplier of plant supplies. In 2000, our company rebranded most of our product line under the Better-Gro brand. Today, gardeners and orchid collectors know and respect Better-Gro for our quality plants, pots, potting supplies and plant foods.
-
Live plants
-
Potting Mix & Plant Food
-
Formulated to help your plants
Our plants and products are grown under the most stringent quality control standards to provide gardeners with quality results.
From the manufacturer
Nice size, smell, price and amount.
First time using it for my orchids, It smells nice (not like the sphagnum moss) the size of the wood is perfect in my opinion, although some pieces are large and I only found one rock un the 2 boxes. I really recommend it because you get 2 bags for a better price compared with home depot.
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews. Please reload the page.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2024Color: BrownSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
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 my
bettergro 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 honestly
surprised. 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.
Images in this review
- Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2025Color: BrownSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024Color: BrownSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024Color: BrownSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025Color: BrownSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)Verified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2024Color: BrownSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
- Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025Color: BrownSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
First time using it for my orchids, It smells nice (not like the sphagnum moss) the size of the wood is perfect in my opinion, although some pieces are large and I only found one rock un the 2 boxes. I really recommend it because you get 2 bags for a better price compared with home depot.
Images in this review
- Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024Color: BrownSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
These bags of orchid bark are beautiful when mixed into my potting soil and perlite. It was very worth it considering the low price point. I had to split up my Monstera plant, and this bark made the soil mix really pop and drain will. I did get a few tiny splinters while mixing so I would recommend wearing gloves.
Great for Aroid mixes! (Monstera, Pothos, Philodendron)
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024
Images in this review
Top reviews from other countries
- Superb qualityReviewed in Saudi Arabia on February 20, 2025
Received in good condition. Till next transaction
Color: BrownSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase - NihanReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on July 5, 2023
Amazing.
Color: BrownSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase - JReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2019
Good Bark for Phalaenopsis Orchids
Color: BrownSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase - ShopaholicReviewed in Australia on March 30, 2025
Exxy but good product
Color: BrownSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase - Jerzy JaremekReviewed in Canada on March 25, 2025
High quality bark.
Color: BrownSize: 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
