Considering the tropical origin of the orchid, one should not be surprised by the whims and demands of this plant.
Everyone knows how a flower reacts to temperature, watering, substrate and even a pot. Many have long wondered which pot is better - transparent or matte.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told us what kind of pot to choose for an orchid.
Suitable capacity
Glass containers are recommended for growing orchids. It is preferable that it be a transparent container.
The reason is that in this case it is easier to monitor the development of the root system and its condition.
In addition, it is easier to control the moisture level in a transparent container.
You can also grow orchids in plastic pots.
Yes, this is not the most environmentally friendly option, such flowerpots look much simpler than glass ones, but they also have their advantages.
The most important thing, besides the fact that a plastic flowerpot is cheaper, is that it allows you to maintain an optimal temperature.
That is, in a plastic pot, the orchid roots do not overheat or freeze. And what is also important, the plastic does not break.
The only drawback of a plastic flowerpot is the inability to control the condition of the root system.
But if you have experience in growing orchids, then the color or material of the pots no longer matters.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
