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Award Winning Growers Choose Orchiata

May 27, 2024

The American Orchid Society regularly publishes awarded orchids on both its website and in the monthly edition of Orchids Magazine. We are always delighted to see so many of our customers represented amongst the winners – particularly those who show up month after month! Professional growers and hobbyists alike rave about Orchiata’s long pot life, consistent chip size and ability to be used straight out of the bag. The prestigious awards speak for themselves and we are proud to be able to contribute to our customers’ success. We’ve highlighted a few recent winners and the thoughts they’ve shared with us.

Phragmipedium Jerry Lee Fischer ‘The Old Man’

Awarded AM/AOS SM/CSA

Jason Fischer, Orchids Limited, Plymouth, MN

“This bark is really, really hard. It doesn’t break down quickly. It’s very clean – hardly any dust at all and it’ll last anywhere from 3 to 6 years. You can just use it straight out of the bag.”

Paphiopedilum Dragon Lord ‘Winged Warrior’

Awarded FCC/AOS

Hadley Cash, Marriott Orchids, Kernersville, NC

“Orchiata bark is one of the most significant growing improvements that I’ve made with orchids in the last 10 years. We all want a potting mix that will produce great roots, yet last as long as possible. Nothing I’ve tried accomplishes these goals better or longer than Orchiata.”

Phragmipedium Bel Croute ‘Blackberry’

Awarded AM/AOS, April 2016

Graham Ramsey, WNC Orchid Society, Asheville, NC

“My orchids are obviously happier and healthier since I switched to Orchiata.”

Laeliocattleya Ann Akagi ‘Hihimanu’

Awarded AM/AOS

Ron Midgett, New Earth Orchids, Santa Fe, NM

“Orchiata bark products are the cleanest and most accurately sized I have used in 47 years of growing orchids. The long lasting qualities have reduced the need for repotting and the plants grow spectacularly well by evidence of the awards that I have received.”

Epicattleya Cerina ‘Nadia’

Awarded AM/AOS, April 2015

Eron Borne, Central Louisiana Orchid Society, LA

“Orchiata has many benefits, but most importantly to me, you can’t beat it for longevity. I have some orchids that have been in the mix for 4 years, and when it came time to repot – the bark was still in good condition.”

Phragmipedium Peruflora’s Cirila Alca ‘Betty Peace’

Awarded HCC/AOS, February 2015

Gyorgy Nagy, Michigan Orchid Society, MI

“Even with my heavy watering it lasts longer than any other bark. It rewets easily and does not turn to mud after just a few years. Everything grows very well in it.”

Paphiopedilum Fred’s Aura ‘Lehua’s Pleasant Surprise’

Awarded AM/AOS, August, 2015

Graham Wood, Lehua Orchids, Mountain View, HI

“Using Orchiata has cut down our transplanting significantly, literally we only need to transplant when the plant needs a larger pot. There is no breakdown of this media.”

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