Cork Chips
Cork Chips
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Finest grade natural cork chips from Portugal
  • Cork is a natural product that is produced from the bark of the Cork Oak or quercus suber tree.
  • This grows in countries around the Mediterranean, predominately in Portugal and Spain.
  • Orchids love growing in, on and around cork because the roots work their way in and around the craggy surfaces and texture.
  • An added benefit is that it holds virtually no water, lasts long, and mixes well with other media to make spectacular mix combinations.
  • The bark of a cork tree is carefully removed every 9 to 10 years by experienced professional harvesters.
  • This grows in countries around the Mediterranean, predominately in Portugal and Spain.
  • The tree then grows a new thick coat of bark, almost like sheep grow wool!
  • Cork is a renewable resource, the average life span of a cork tree is more than 200 years.
  • Mixes made with cork are typically quite open and airy which is perfect for most orchids.
  • Many orchids love to grow on cork plaques, and in cork tubes which we think look great too.
  • The reason these orchids love cork is because it doesn't get sopping wet, resists mold, and has craggy surfaces for roots to burrow into.
  • Cork chips, chunks and nuggets make a marvelous addition to mixes and also keep the mix open and airy.
  • They look fantastic in the mix too, and the top of the mix seems to stay fresh and clean looking for longer stretches of time.
  • 2 Quart bag
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