{"product_id":"daltons-orchiata-power-plus-12-18mm","title":"Orchiata Power+ 12-18mm by Daltons — Orchid Bark for Mature Orchids \u0026 Large Roots","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003eOrchiata Power+ is the 12–18mm grade in the Daltons Orchiata range — a chunky chip built for mature orchids and plants that like space around their roots. The larger particles keep air moving through the pot between waterings, which is exactly what established Cattleyas, large Oncidiums and other thick-rooted orchids in 150mm+ pots need to stay healthy. It's 100% pure New Zealand Pinus radiata bark, aged naturally so each chip holds moisture and nutrients on its surface while the core stays hard and stable for years in the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f9f4; border-left: 4px solid #2e5e2e; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; color: #2e5e2e;\"\u003eUse Straight From the Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #444;\"\u003eStable EC means no pre-soaking or initial flushing. Pot up and water as normal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f9f4; border-left: 4px solid #2e5e2e; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; color: #2e5e2e;\"\u003eBuilt to Last in the Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #444;\"\u003eHard, aged radiata bark resists breaking down, so you repot when the plant needs it — not when the mix collapses.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f9f4; border-left: 4px solid #2e5e2e; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; color: #2e5e2e;\"\u003eDolomite-Buffered pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #444;\"\u003eCoated with natural dolomite to hold pH at 5.5–6.5 and supply calcium and magnesium to freshly potted plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f9f4; border-left: 4px solid #2e5e2e; padding: 1rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; color: #2e5e2e;\"\u003eBeneficial Microbes On Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #444;\"\u003eThe natural ageing process eliminates pathogens while beneficial micro-organisms remain to protect roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; border-bottom: 2px solid #2e5e2e; padding-bottom: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0.5rem 2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Power+ (12–18mm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBag Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 litres or 35 litres\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir Fill Porosity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–54%\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Holding Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56.8%\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–6.5 (dolomite buffered)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEC:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;0.3 mS\/cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% New Zealand Pinus radiata bark\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainably managed NZ plantation forests\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e1; border-left: 4px solid #f9a825; padding: 1rem 1.3rem; border-radius: 6px; margin-bottom: 2rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #e65100; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eGrower's Tip — Is Power+ the Right Grade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 1.2rem; padding: 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePower+ (12–18mm) suits mature orchids and orchids that need high airflow around their roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMixed collection with younger plants? Step down to Power (9–12mm) for the most versatile all-rounder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVery large specimens wanting maximum air fill? Super (18–25mm) is the biggest chip in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; border-bottom: 2px solid #2e5e2e; padding-bottom: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eHow to Pot With Orchiata Power+\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #edf3ed; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background: #2e5e2e; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003ePlace a thin layer of Orchiata in the bottom of a clean pot — no rinsing or soaking needed first.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #edf3ed; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background: #2e5e2e; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003ePosition the plant in the centre with the roots sitting below the pot rim.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #edf3ed; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background: #2e5e2e; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eBackfill around the roots, tapping the pot gently so the bark settles without compacting.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; padding: 12px 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background: #2e5e2e; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly and let the pot approach dryness before watering again.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; border-bottom: 2px solid #2e5e2e; padding-bottom: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/products\/daltons-orchiata-power-9-12mm\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit; background: #f4f9f4; border: 1px solid #c8dfc8; padding: 1rem; border-radius: 6px; display: block;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e5e2e; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem;\"\u003eOrchiata Power 9–12mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eThe versatile mid grade for young and mature orchids alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/products\/orchid-focus-bloom-by-growth-technology\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit; background: #f4f9f4; border: 1px solid #c8dfc8; padding: 1rem; border-radius: 6px; display: block;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e5e2e; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem;\"\u003eOrchid Focus Bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eFlower-initiation feed to bring mature orchids into spike and bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/products\/orchid-focus-general-by-growth-technology\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: inherit; background: #f4f9f4; border: 1px solid #c8dfc8; padding: 1rem; border-radius: 6px; display: block;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e5e2e; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.3rem;\"\u003eOrchid Focus General\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eOne-bottle year-round feed for mixed orchid collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; border-bottom: 2px solid #2e5e2e; padding-bottom: 0.4rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eIs Power+ only for mature orchids?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eNo, but that's where it performs best. Daltons list Power+ for orchids that like space for their roots — established Cattleyas, large Oncidiums and other thick-rooted plants. Younger orchids generally do better in Power or Classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eDo I need to rinse or soak Orchiata before use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eNo. Orchiata's stable EC means it can be used straight from the bag with no initial flushing, and its dolomite coating already buffers pH to 5.5–6.5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eCan I mix Power+ with other barks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eNo, blending isn't recommended. Softer barks break down much faster than aged Orchiata, which unbalances the mix over time. Blend with inert media like perlite or clay balls instead if you want a faster-draining mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eIs white or blue-green growth on the bark a problem?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eNo. Orchiata is processed from a natural resource, and Daltons note that fungi from the Penicillium genus can occasionally appear — it will not harm or damage plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow long does Orchiata last before repotting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eOrchiata's hard, aged chips resist chipping and composting, so growers report noticeably longer intervals between repots than with softer barks. Repot when the plant outgrows the pot rather than when the mix breaks down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSelect Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton data-variant-id=\"52079554134314\" class=\"tgg-size-btn-orchiata-powerplus\" style=\"padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem; border: 2px solid #2e5e2e; border-radius: 6px; background: #2e5e2e; color: #fff; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e35L\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cbutton data-variant-id=\"52079554167082\" class=\"tgg-size-btn-orchiata-powerplus\" style=\"padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem; border: 2px solid #2e5e2e; border-radius: 6px; background: #fff; color: #2e5e2e; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e5L\u003c\/button\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #1c3a1c; color: #fff; padding: 2rem; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center; margin-top: 2rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #fff !important; margin: 0 0 0.5rem; font-size: 1.3rem;\"\u003eRoom to Breathe for Big Roots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #aed1ae !important; margin: 0 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003ePremium NZ orchid bark, shipped Australia-wide. 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