Orchid pot surface plants: options include Selaginella uncinata, moss and pennywort

When many flower enthusiasts visit the flower market, they can see pot surface plants for orchids. Some use Selaginella uncinata as a pot surface plant, while others use moss, pennywort, etc. Pot surface plants not only improve the overall ornamental effect of orchids, but also help to observe the dryness and moisture of the pot surface and maintain a certain level of pot surface humidity, so that the pot surface will not become too dry. At the same time, during periods of high summer temperatures, they can absorb heat and lower the micro-environment temperature a little. When orchid growers choose pot surface plants, they should try to avoid some plants whose habits differ from those of orchids.

Of course, some orchid growers also believe that planting pot surface plants in orchid pots is not good, is not conducive to orchid growth, and will compete with the orchids for resources. In fact, this matter itself has two sides. First, some orchid growers like to use pot surface plants, while others do not. Whether used or not, for orchid growing they are auxiliary, not essential. When planting pot surface plants, attention should be paid to pruning. As for pot surface plants, some orchid growers complain that they grow aggressively; this is the result of not pruning.

Below are some effect pictures of using pot surface plants, for flower enthusiasts' reference.

1) Using moss as a pot surface plant should be one of the most common pot surface plants among flower enthusiasts.

2. Selaginella uncinata as a pot surface plant.

3. Using pennywort as a pot surface plant