Bright, fragile, exotic orchids literally fall in love with themselves from the very first sight. But many do not dare to settle on their windowsill such an unusual tenant, for fear that they will not be able to provide him with proper care. In fact, it is not so difficult to care for an orchid as it may seem. And one of the components of a strong friendship with this flower is the right potty choice for him. The pot planted with an orchid will be dedicated to our today's conversation.
How to choose a pot for an orchid?
To make a house for an orchid by all the rules, one should remember how this flower grows in the wild and creates the most similar conditions for it. In places of their natural habitat orchids are attached to various vertical supports - tree trunks and rocks. Their roots are well ventilated at the same time, and many of the species of orchids in the roots there is a process of photosynthesis. Proceeding from this, a pot in which the orchid will be comfortable should be transparent, stable and maximally letting in water and air.
Plastic pots for orchids
Containers made of fully or semi-or fully transparent plastic will almost be the best option for the orchid pot. First, in such a pot it is easy to do the necessary number of ventilation holes so that the roots of the orchid do not suffer from a lack of oxygen and an excess of moisture. Secondly, the plastic passes sunlight well enough to not interfere with the process of photosynthesis. Thirdly, plastic pots for orchids are inexpensive, they are easy to find, and a variety of shapes and colors will help them to easily fit into any interior.
Glass pots for orchids
Glass pots, of course, look much more expensive and more effective than their plastic counterparts. And the sunlight in them will penetrate without any difficulties. But they have one significant drawback, making them uncomfortable for growing orchids especially beginning florists. In such pots it is very difficult to provide the orchid with the correct "drinking" regime, because they do not penetrate additional holes.