{"product_id":"daltons-orchiata-super-18-25mm-35l","title":"Orchiata Super 18-25mm 35L by Daltons — Largest Orchid Bark for Maximum Airflow","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 Super is the largest chip in the Daltons Orchiata range at 18–25mm — built for mature orchids that demand maximum air around their roots. Big Cattleyas, Vandaceous types grown in pots, and any thick-rooted specimen that sulks in denser mixes gets the fast wet-dry cycle it wants from these oversized chips. 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 Super (18–25mm)\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 51–55%\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 Super 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\u003eSuper (18–25mm) suits mature orchids that require the highest air fill porosity in the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWant big-chip airflow but slightly more moisture contact? Step down to Power+ (12–18mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe oversized chips also make a top dressing or coarse drainage layer for large aroids and indoor plants.\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 Super\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 expect a fast wet-dry cycle — the oversized chips drain and dry quicker than finer grades, so mature roots stay aerated.\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-plus-12-18mm\" 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+ 12–18mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003eOne step finer — big-chip airflow with a touch more moisture contact.\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;\"\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 Super too coarse for smaller orchids?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.6rem 0 0; font-size: 0.93rem; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eYes, generally. Super (18–25mm) is designed for mature orchids that require high air fill porosity. Smaller or younger plants dry out too fast in it — use Power, Classic or Precision instead.\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 Super 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, as a coarse component. Super works as a chunky fraction in large aroid mixes, a drainage layer, or a top dressing — anywhere you want long-lasting structure and 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;\"\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;\"\u003eMaximum Air for Mature 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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