Orchid Bark (Coarse Grade) Potting Soil & Substrates GrowTropicals
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Orchid Bark (Coarse Grade)

£2.99
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Description

Orchid bark is an excellent organic aeration medium to add into substrate blends. From fine to large it can be used in bioactive grow bins and chunky aroid mixes respectively, with endless possibilities in-between. We even grow some orchids exclusively in bark. Just be careful not to overwater as water retention is long-lasting and a dry surface in pots can be deceiving.

Coarse grade: 12-18mm

Delivery & returns

Order by 1pm Monday to Friday for same day dispatch. Every plant travels in protective, plant-safe packaging with tracked delivery.

Changed your mind? See our Return Policy.

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How to care for Orchid Bark (Coarse Grade)

Give me a bright spot and check my soil before watering.

In their words

What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is your returns policy?

We always aim to make sure our customers love our products, but if you do need to return an order within 14 days of purchase (not including plants*), or any items are damaged, we’re happy to help. Just email us directly at hello@growtropicals.com, and we’ll take you through the process. 

Please note: we cannot be held liable for any packaging costs should the original packaging be discarded.

*Unfortunately we cannot accept returns of undamaged plants as these are perishable items and are not saleable upon return. If a plant is damaged, we will compensate for this as per our live arrival guarantee.

When will my order arrive and how much is shipping?

When placing your order, you can choose from three dispatch speeds to suit your needs: Economy (prepared and shipped within 4-5 days), Standard (3-5 days), or Express (dispatched the very next day). Please keep in mind that "dispatch" refers to the time it takes our team to prepare and pack your items before handing them over to the courier, not the total delivery time.

Shipping costs are based on your total order value and will be calculated at checkout, with free shipping automatically applied to all orders over £60. For a full breakdown of shipping prices please see our help center here.

Additionally, to protect the health and quality of our live plants, orders containing plants are exclusively shipped Monday through Thursday. This careful scheduling prevents your plants from being stuck in a dark shipping depot over the weekend, ensuring they arrive at your door vibrant and healthy.

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All plants are ethically sourced from trusted growers, never wild-collected. Every order ships carbon-neutral in minimal-waste packaging.

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Verified reviews

Rated by real customers

Customers praised this coarse grade bark for its "clean chunky" quality and versatility. Most found it ideal for orchids, monsteras, and aroid mixes, with "excellent size" for drainage and stability. However, one customer felt the size was larger than expected and another found it unsatisfactory. Overall, shoppers appreciated the "good value" and quality.

  • Good clean chunky bark, would buy again for orchids
  • Excellent size for a chunky aroid mix. Good value!
  • Nice and big, I used it on my monsteras, orchids and many more for good drainage
  • 5 stars: 13 (93%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 1 (7%)
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Matthew T.
Ideal

Good clean chunky bark, would buy again for orchids and have even used on top of substrate to help a plant stay stable until it roots.

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Patrick W.
Good quality clean bark ideal

Good quality clean bark ideal for my paphs

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Naveen A.
Looks like a good size,

Looks like a good size, not too large

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Emily C.
Exactly as expected, the quality

Exactly as expected, the quality of the bark is perfect for what I wanted

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Judith S.
Excellent quality products and a

Excellent quality products and a very good service I will continue to use this company

J
Jarrell G.
Excellent size for a chunky

Excellent size for a chunky aroid mix. Good value!

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Oleksandra L.
Very good experience with all

Very good experience with all soil products from these guys I've purchased over the years :) The bark was a bit larger than I imagined, I will probably go for the Medium Grade next time.

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Rebecca O.
Having ordered a couple of

Having ordered a couple of times now from Grow Tropicals I can say I am very happy with my purchases. Everything was packaged perfectly, especially my gorgeous esmeraldense which arrived in beautiful condition!
I will definitely be getting all my plant supplies from them again in the future

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Paula W.
Lov d this bark nice

Lov d this bark nice an big I used it on my monsteras , orchids an many more for good drainage.

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Helen W.
Really pleased with my purchase.

Really pleased with my purchase. I have and will continue to repurchase!

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Julie L.
Great product

Great product

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Kerry P.
First time purchase of this

First time purchase of this product .Great topper for plants .

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Kevin K.
Great quality, evenly sized product

Great quality, evenly sized product

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Darek C.
I’m sorry. Is trash. This

I’m sorry. Is trash. This is not what I expected

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