Orchiata bark vs. Better-Gro bark

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Originally Posted by plantzzzzz

Orchiata is way better. Especially their extremely fine bark sizes, which I find are very underrated for not just oncidiums but non-orchid epiphytes like Hoya and Dischidia. The latter two genuses develop incredible root systems when grown in fine bark.

That being said, if you just wanna repot a supermarket phal, I don't think it matters.

Ahhhhh I have some hoya cuttings and this is good to know. I was just going to use a succulent mix but I think i will try Orchiata instead. I was going to use a self-watering pot with my Hoya but if i use a bark medium should i just water normally?