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Growing orchids - clear pots ?
HI All
We have a number of orchids that my wife works very hard to pamper g Some of the look as if they could/should be potted on into larger pots - but they are currently in the semi-transparent pots that they came in. Is it important that they be repotted into transparent pots, or will the common-or-garden brown or black plastic variety suit ? Transparent pots in larger sizes seem hard to get hold of out here in the wilds of south-west Ireland ... Thanks Adrian |
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Growing orchids - clear pots ?
On Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:15:38 +0000, Adrian Brentnall
wrote: Some of the look as if they could/should be potted on into larger pots - but they are currently in the semi-transparent pots that they came in. My partner grows a fair few, she keeps them in the transparent pots so that she can look at the roots and so can monitor the watering. Seems to be the way to do it as she has great success. Ebay has a good selection of pots. www.lincolnfuchsiasociety.info |
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Growing orchids - clear pots ?
On Tue, 4 Jan 2011 Adrian Brentnall wrote:
We have a number of orchids that my wife works very hard to pamper g Some of the look as if they could/should be potted on into larger pots - but they are currently in the semi-transparent pots that they came in. Is it important that they be repotted into transparent pots, or will the common-or-garden brown or black plastic variety suit ? Transparent pots in larger sizes seem hard to get hold of out here in the wilds of south-west Ireland ... We have had five orchids for several years. They all thrive in either clay or plastic pots, none of which are transparent. David -- David Rance writing from Caversham, Reading, UK http://rance.org.uk |
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Growing orchids - clear pots ?
On 04/01/2011 14:15, Adrian Brentnall wrote:
HI All We have a number of orchids that my wife works very hard to pamper g Some of the look as if they could/should be potted on into larger pots - but they are currently in the semi-transparent pots that they came in. Is it important that they be repotted into transparent pots, or will the common-or-garden brown or black plastic variety suit ? Transparent pots in larger sizes seem hard to get hold of out here in the wilds of south-west Ireland ... Thanks Adrian They *can* be grown in ordinary plastic pots or even clay pots, the latter esp if good grainage is required. However, I have never felt really happy about any of these and *always* transplant my orchids into clear pots. In these, I can see root development and judge water requirement. Also, if a tall flower spike appears and needs supporting, I can watch the progress of a cane being pushed into the growing medium and thus avoid damaging roots. Also, some orchid roots are able to make use of the light available to them between the clear pot and its decorative pot cover. To me, clear pots have clear advantages. I buy them whenever I see them, not just when I need them. With tiny plants or keikis (baby orchids), I use those small plastic tumblers sold for parties, having made huge holes in the base and sides. When I see small enough clear pots, I shall buy a few. I note that you have difficulty sourcing bigger pots, and wonder just how big you need. My biggest pot is 18.5cm (made by Stewarts). I only rarely need bigger than that. Alas, those clear-ish buckets that fatballs come in aren't really deep enough. Most frustrating! It is more difficult to answer your other potting question without knowing the type of orchid or seeing its root growth. If you can see the roots well enough, you can probably tell if they're running out of space and compost. Sometimes, an orchid can be repotted into the same pot after completely renewing the compost. Generally, though, I find mine need potting up a size. Phalaenopsis tend to be this latter type, because they make such thick roots. My Oncidiums and so-called Cambria types (still trying to identify some of them!) need less potting on because their roots are so slender and seem slower growing. -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay |
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Growing orchids - clear pots ?
On 04/01/2011 14:15, Adrian Brentnall wrote:
HI All We have a number of orchids that my wife works very hard to pamper g Some of the look as if they could/should be potted on into larger pots - but they are currently in the semi-transparent pots that they came in. Is it important that they be repotted into transparent pots, or will the common-or-garden brown or black plastic variety suit ? Transparent pots in larger sizes seem hard to get hold of out here in the wilds of south-west Ireland ... You should be able to buy them online. But some orchids do have green photosynthetic roots and will sulk if put into dark pots. They are by nature epiphytes and would grow clinging to a tree branch in the light. They are usually supplied in the right sort of pots from nurseries. Also don't overpot them or you will get no flowers next year. Regards, Martin Brown |
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Growing orchids - clear pots ?
They are usually supplied in the right sort of pots from nurseries. Also don't overpot them or you will get no flowers next year. Anyone beat 42 flowers on one plant? Now in its fourth year. Stunning. .. www.lincolnfuchsiasociety.info |
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Growing orchids - clear pots ?
On 05/01/2011 16:20, Derek wrote:
They are usually supplied in the right sort of pots from nurseries. Also don't overpot them or you will get no flowers next year. Anyone beat 42 flowers on one plant? Now in its fourth year. Stunning. . www.lincolnfuchsiasociety.info Which type of orchid? -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay |
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Growing orchids - clear pots ?
On Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:30:03 +0000, Spider wrote:
Anyone beat 42 flowers on one plant? Now in its fourth year. Stunning. Which type of orchid? Should have said, a bog standard, supermarket bought, white phalaenopsis. www.lincolnfuchsiasociety.info |
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Growing orchids - clear pots ?
On 05/01/2011 18:22, Derek wrote:
On Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:30:03 +0000, wrote: Anyone beat 42 flowers on one plant? Now in its fourth year. Stunning. Which type of orchid? Should have said, a bog standard, supermarket bought, white phalaenopsis. www.lincolnfuchsiasociety.info So is my big one. Alas, it's only got 30 flowers on, since I snipped a branch off before Xmas. Awww..what a shame:~(. I wished I'd counted them before that snip. -- Spider from high ground in SE London gardening on clay |
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