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What kind of pot is best for orchids? A full breakdown of pot selection tips

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First, in terms of size and specifications, you should choose a pot that best suits its body size - neither too big nor too small. As for color, you can match it according to the color of its flowers. If you want to raise the temperature and encourage sprouting, you can choose black. The most important thing is that air permeability should be fairly good; it is best to choose a pot with holes in the middle-lower part of the pot, or make the holes yourself.

I. Size and specifications

First, generally speaking, you should not use a pot that is too large to grow it, nor one that is too small; it should match the size of the plant.

Second, if you use a pot that is too large, the soil will be too heavy and hard to move, and it will also be difficult to control humidity and not very breathable, so its growth will be poor.

Third, if it is a larger variety, use a large pot; for a medium-sized one like Cymbidium ensifolium, use a medium pot; for a smaller one like Cymbidium goeringii, use a small pot.

II. Color

First, to make it more beautiful, you should choose a color that suits it. You can directly use a plastic pot, because it comes in especially many colors - all kinds of colors are available - and it has fairly high ornamental value.

Second, if you want to promote the growth of its roots and buds, you can use a black pot, because it can absorb heat and increase temperature, but it is best to place it in an area with diffused light.

III. Air permeability

First, except for ceramic-type pots, which generally do not have air holes specially made, other types of pots have air holes around them.

Second, if the holes are located at the bottom of the pot and there are no air holes in the middle part, this is bad for moisture retention and air permeability of the soil below.

Third, when choosing a pot, you should choose one with holes on all sides, and preferably one that also has holes in the middle-lower part. If conditions allow, you can make a stand for it, which makes it easier for it to breathe. If a plastic pot has no holes, you can make them yourself; just use a relatively sharp tool to drill holes in the pot. Be careful not to make the openings too large, otherwise the pot will leak water very seriously, which is bad for storing water for it.

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