Bone-sigh

I often hear people say that they add pine bark to there soil mix, I do the same. But, I was wondering if there were any brainiacs out there that knew why pine bark seems to be used exclusively instead of some other bark?

I have also wondered if anyone has ever tried using a pre-mixed soil that is mixed specifically for orchids as an additive to their mix for bonsai soil? An orchid mix I saw yesterday had several different kinds of bark in it plus what looked like little chunks of natural charcoal. I am considering using this as part of my next batch of soil so if anyone has any insight as to whether I should or should not use it that would be very helpful. Thanks.

Ryan

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