1、 Do you need soil

There is no need to add soil to plant orchids with pine bark. Because it likes the matrix with good air permeability and drainage, which is beneficial to growth. In addition, loess increases difficulties. It can be properly mixed with clean perlite, cinder ash, etc. in this way, it can jointly create a breathable growth environment. If you want to add a little soil, you can add some pine needle soil. Note that pine bark can only be used after degreasing and fermentation. It is sterilized after ripening. If it is used directly without treatment, it is easy to cause plant death

2、 How

1. Collect the pine bark, smash them with a hammer, break them into small pieces of a certain size, and then soak them in water thoroughly

2. Prepare a sealed plastic bag, put the bark in, and then tie the mouth tightly. In this way, it will be exposed to the sun. After waiting for about 2-3 months, it will rot well, and you will see the signs of bark blackening

3. Scald the rotten bark with boiling water to sterilize and prevent later infection

4. Dry the treated bark and mix it with other substrates