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title: "Hi! Can anyone tell me an orchid-safe way to lower the pH of their…"
description: "Hi! Can anyone tell me an orchid-safe way to lower the pH of their soil (bark-based)? I’ve discovered that it’s currently too alkaline!"
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community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Holly"
published: "2023-10-28T22:39:54.722Z"
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# Hi! Can anyone tell me an orchid-safe way to lower the pH of their…

_Posted by Holly on 2023-10-28_

Hi! Can anyone tell me an orchid-safe way to lower the pH of their soil (bark-based)? I’ve discovered that it’s currently too alkaline!

## 2 comments

### Jen commented on 2023-10-29

Repot me dot com has some great information of the PH of bark and why it may be too high or too low. I believe you can adjust either the type of water you use, fertilizer can affect it, and actually, it can turn more acidic as it breaks down naturally- so if it’s been a couple of years since it’s gotten repotted, that could be your answer.

#### Holly replied on 2023-10-29

Thanks Jen!

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