potting with coconut bark

[Katrina33]

Thank you so very much, everyone!I think you are totally right. I did not know to soak the
coconut at all. Well, I did soak it overnight to get it good and wet, but I did not rinse and repeat, etc.

Now that I have the roots looking very healthy, I am still
concerned that the coconut does not hold enough water. I find I need to add water so often because the plant feels light and the bark looks dry. I live in Columbia SC and it's been "feels like" in the 100's for weeks. My orchids are in the south window of my garage (an area I use for gardening) and I'm wondering if it's been just too hot. Maybe this medium is just not appropriate for my
weather zone?!
If I choose to repot using a new medium, will it delay
blooming yet again? ARGHHHH!

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Thanks for the info!

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Great information, thanks!

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Thanks, VERY helpful article.

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Not sure what you are asking. I have the chc all around the roots of the orchid. Is that what you mean?