Why I love using cork bark for mounting orchids

If you're tired of seeing your epiphytes struggle in soggy pots, switching to cork bark for mounting orchids might just be the best move you ever make for your plants. There is something incredibly satisfying about seeing an orchid growing exactly how it does in the wild—clinging to a rugged, vertical surface with its roots out in the open air. It transforms a simple houseplant into a living piece of art. ...

February 11, 2026 · 7 min · Putnam Jacinta