Important properties for the best functionality
A standard flower pot is not suitable for orchids because it lacks various important attributes. It is not enough to keep the light on Aerial roots got. In the cachepot it must also be ensured that no waterlogging can build up. Nevertheless, favoring a warm, humid microclimate is desirable. This is how the ideal flower pot for orchids should be constructed:
- At least twice as big as the transparent culture pot
- Space for excess spray, immersion and irrigation water
- No openings in the bottom of the pot
- Spacer between the transparent plant pot and the water reservoir
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Take a look inside the flower pot when you buy it. If there is a small platform for the culture pot here, the decisive criterion has been met. Now water can collect on the ground and create a humid climate without the air roots getting waterlogged.
Orchitop - Innovative flower pot for orchids
An orchitop is not a cachepot in the traditional sense. Rather, the wall consists of a row of bars sitting close together. The rod strength and distance are chosen so that the roots are adequately supplied with light and air. The network of roots remains hidden from the view of the beholder. The rough Orchid soil cannot trickle out of the ingenious flower pot.
The Orchitop comes in a color-coordinated coaster that comes with Expanded clay(€ 16.36 at Amazon *) is filled and catches excess water. The collected water locally creates a humid rainforest climate that your orchids really appreciate.
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With an orchid planter in a flower box look, you can offer space for several plants at the same time. Made of milky-transparent plastic, different colors are available. With a length of 34.5 cm, a width of 14.5 cm and a height of 15 cm, the clever flower pot variant brings your orchids to the Windowsill evident to their advantage.