Jane wrote:

OK, now that I know I have to repot - or at least remove the plant and
look at the roots, I have another question:

I've noticed that all the orchids I've bought, regardless from where,
are in plastic pots.

Does that mean I should stick with the plastic? I have to say they
all seem to be doing quite well so I'd guess I should continue with
what's working, but just wanted to check.


They are in plastic pots because clay pots are heavy (expensive to ship)
and clay pots are more expensive to start with. When your profit margin
is measured in pennies per plant (big box store supplier), clay pots
would kill you.

But, you can use clay pots... They dry out a little quicker than
plants in plastic pots, which is good. Plus they add valuable weight to
the base of the plant, phals can get tippy so anything to offset that
helps. Or you can use plastic pots, whatever you want to do.

Rob


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1) There is always room for one more orchid
2) There is always room for two more orchids
2a) See rule 1
3) When one has insufficient credit to obtain more
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