That`s disappointing, as I thought it was a great idea! ;-)

I shall see if there is a restaurant supply shop in my area to follow up on
"tenman`s" suggestion, so thanks for that. I know that I could use other
plastic containers, like paint pots, but they are opaque and not very
attractive either.

Thanks for the replies.
Kate

"Ray B" wrote in message
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Kate,

Everything you've gotten in a response so far is dead on.

The only real issue with floral foam is the density and release
characteristics. In direct contact with cut inflorescences, it's great,
if they were roots, not so good. In contact with the LECA, it's not so
good, either. OK, but not great.

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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info!


"tenman" wrote in message
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Kate wrote:
It was First Rays` method that gave me the idea. I live in the UK, and
am
not sure if he posts his special pots internationally. Also, I suspect
that
the cost of currency conversion and carriage would far exceed that of
the
pots themselves. I see that his pots have drainage holes well up the
sides
to provide a reservoir for the clay pellets to soak up, and as I cannot
get
that kind of thing over here, I thought the foam might be an
alternative.

Kate

Oh, but Kate you can get something just like them. Go to a restaurant
supply shop and get some deli containers in the appropriate size. It
won't run much - say, around 3 euros for 25 of them. Then take a
soldering iron and burn your holes in yourself. I don't know if tyhey'll
be quite as durable, but they should hold up for a couple years at least.