| Sharon - more water is my guess. If you are going to stay with the bark soak it really good for awhile each time you water (for awhile) and see if you can get the bark to start absorbing more water. All barks are not created equal. If not properly prepared they will not absorb water well.
All coir is not the same either. And as we have discussed before, everyone has different conditions and takes care of their plants slightly different - so every media doesn't work for everyone. If you want to try some coir again one day, pm me your address and I'll send you enough mix for a six inch pot for free!
mike |