{"product_id":"daltons-orchiata-precision-3-6mm-35l","title":"Orchiata Precision 3-6mm 35L by Daltons — Orchid Bark for Seedlings \u0026 Young Orchids","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 Precision is the smallest chip in the Daltons Orchiata range at 3–6mm — the grade to reach for when you're potting orchid seedlings fresh from flask, deflasking, or growing miniatures that need fine, even moisture around delicate roots. It's 100% pure New Zealand Pinus radiata bark, aged naturally so it holds water and nutrients on the chip 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 Precision (3–6mm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBag Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 litres\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir Fill Porosity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43–50%\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Holding Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52%\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 Precision 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\u003ePrecision (3–6mm) suits seedlings from flask, miniatures, and fine-rooted orchids that want consistent moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMoving up to a 100mm+ pot or thicker roots? Step up to Classic (6–9mm) for more air around the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIt also works well as a fine-fraction addition to aroid and indoor plant mixes where you want structure without big chunks.\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 Precision\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 — the fine grade holds moisture longer than coarser bark.\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\/orchid-focus-grow-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 Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eVegetative feed for seedlings and young orchids putting on roots and leaves.\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  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/organic-gardening\" 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;\"\u003eOrganic Gardening\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eNatural fertilisers and amendments to feed plants growing in bark.\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;\"\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;\"\u003eIs Precision grade suitable for mature orchids?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eNo, not on its own. Precision (3–6mm) is designed for seedlings, deflasked plants and miniatures. Mature orchids with thicker roots do better in Classic (6–9mm) or coarser grades that give roots more air.\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 use Orchiata for aroids and indoor plants?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eYes. Precision works well as a fine bark component in aroid and indoor plant mixes, adding structure and drainage without breaking down the way softer barks do.\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=\"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;\"\u003eGive Your Seedlings the Right Start\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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