Different kinds:

Below mentioned are the some of the different types of orchid pots available in the market:

1. Plastic Orchid Pot: Plastic Orchid Pots are now found common all over the world, as it provides various convenience for the gardener in many ways. A plastic lightweight orchid pot has numerous benefits such as it have drainage holes which are more apt for indoors. The medium of growing leans to dry off more gradually than in clay orchid pot. It has a broad wall, which doesn’t break very easily and it is illuminated, hence doesn’t heat up very much in substantial sunlight. It is very cheap as compared to other kinds of orchid pots.

2. Terracotta Orchid Pot: It is very heavy and hence steadier. It has only one drainage outlet at the bottom, though some professionals orchid pots have drainage outlets on the pots slope. Large planters or pots made form these pots make an ideal container for wide scattering orchids as such, Cymbidia.

3. Basket Orchid Pot: This kind of orchid pots is very much apt for sprawling orchids or pendant flowers. This basket pot is mainly made up of plastic, wire, mesh, pottery or wood. It permits the air to flow around the roots and composts. Orchids such as Gongora, Acineta and Stanhopea are suggested to plant in open baskets, so as to enjoy their hanging flowers completely.

Conclusion:

There are other different kinds of orchid pots available in the market such as crystal clear pots, slotted pots, white pots, square pots and net pots. Each kind of these pots provides different benefits to the nurserymen.

credit – Jason Hobbs
by – http://www.articlesbase.com/gardening-articles/how-to-choose-pots-for-the-ravishing-orchids-376424.html

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