How to solve the problem of airflow at the bottom of the orchid pot? Sharing practical methods

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Although terrestrial orchids and epiphytic orchids have different growing media and different cultivation methods, the basic key points are the same, that is, solving the issue of "air". "Air" is the foundation of orchid growing, the so-called "eight-direction ventilation, up, down, east, south, west, north, and center", which means keeping the air around the orchids flowing freely.

To solve this "air" issue, first of all, when it comes to the container, choose clay pots with good breathability; second, choose an ideal growing medium, such as Songliwang, Zhijinshi, peat, moss, wood shavings, expanded clay pellets, brick pieces, etc.; third, in terms of management (fertilizing, watering, and cleaning leaves, etc.), also create suitable soil conditions.

Solve the problem of airflow inside the pot from all aspects of orchid growing. To solve the problem of airflow at the bottom of the orchid pot, most methods involve enlarging the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot, and some dedicated orchid pots even have additional holes made in different parts. In addition, the bottom of the pot should be lined with several cm of larger-grained brick pieces, charcoal, or other air-permeable and water-draining materials.

In the past two years, orchid growers in Zunyi have made new breakthroughs in cultivation techniques and skills, strengthening ventilation at the bottom, which is more conducive to draining accumulated water inside the pot and keeping air flowing freely. The orchids grow well and are less prone to disease or damage. Even if the orchids are rained on for several days, they remain perfectly fine.

The method is introduced as follows.

Materials: discarded plastic bottles such as mineral water and cola bottles; take the upper and lower parts and drill holes with a red-hot metal rod. The size of the holes and the height of the plastic bottle depend on the size and height of the pot.

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