| Lisa: I found soaking the bark for 24-48 hours is best. Usually, I go for 48 hours. If you used a pre-packaged mix, the bark may be a little large, at least that's what I found with the pre-mixed stuff. The larger bark pieces caused my phal to dehydrate. I actually cut the bark in smaller pieces for the phal.
Some have recommended soaking your pot for 15-30 minutes several times a week to get the bark to hold moisture. Lets see if others weigh in with some suggestions. |