Water the pots the plants are actually in and watch to see that it drains
out into the larger bowl. If it does, great, just drain the larger bowl
afterward to avoid having the plants sit in a puddle. If it doesn't, then I
don't see how these plants can be watered properly [it may be an arrangement
that's intended to be disposable ...] and would suggest you get them
repotted into something you can water.
--
Kenni Judd
Juno Beach Orchids
http://www.jborchids.com

"Alistair Macdonald" wrote in message
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Advice please. Diamond wedding presents - a couple of orchid plants.
Likely to be Phals. Both plants are potted in small 4 inch pots anchored
to the base of larger ceramic bowls. Both receptacles are filled with
(ground) tree bark. Does one water the larger bowl and hope that there is
a hole in the bottom of the smaller pot. Are both pots to be given water,
or only the smaller one?
Alistair