Considerations for selecting suitable potted plants for orchids. Orchids are known as the "gentleman among flowers" and have been loved by people since ancient times. The maintenance of orchids requires care and patience, and choosing the right potted plant is crucial. What potted plants should I use for orchids? This article will provide you with a detailed introduction to the suitable potted types of orchids to help your orchids thrive. Suitable types of potted plants for orchids 1. Straw pots are one of the most commonly used potted plants for orchids. They have the characteristics of good breathability and strong drainage. The straw pots are made of various materials, such as ceramics, plastic, bamboo, etc., and can be selected according to personal preferences., there must be drainage holes at the bottom of the straw pots to prevent water accumulation at the roots of orchids.
2. Tile pots are traditional orchid potted plants, which have the characteristics of good air permeability and strong water permeability. The bottom of the tile pots must also have drainage holes so that the roots of orchids can breathe. The material of the tile pots is mainly ceramic, with rich colors and styles. It has high ornamental value.
3. Sand basin sand basin is a new type of orchid potted plant. It is characterized by good air permeability, strong water permeability and light weight. Drainage holes are provided at the bottom of the sand basin, which can effectively prevent water accumulation at the roots of orchids. Most of the sand basin materials are plastic, has good corrosion resistance.
4. Bark basin Bark basin is a unique orchid potted plant. Its material comes from the bark of trees. The bark basin has good air permeability and water permeability, which helps the breathing of the roots of the orchid. The shape and size of the bark basin vary and have high ornamental value. Notes on selecting suitable potted plants 1. Choose potted plants according to orchid varieties. Different varieties of orchids have different requirements for potted plants. Varieties such as spring orchid and Jianlan are suitable for using grass pots or earthen pots with good air permeability; while varieties such as Cymbidium and Hanlan are suitable for using sand pots or bark pots.
2. Pay attention to the size of the potted plant. The size of the orchid pot should be suitable for the growth stage of the orchid. A smaller potted plant can be selected during the seedling period, and a larger potted plant should be selected during the adult period to ensure that the orchid has enough space to grow.
3. When considering the material of potted plants, we should consider whether the material is environmentally friendly, has good air permeability, and has strong water permeability. We should also pay attention to the color and style of the potted plant to increase the ornamental value.
4. Pay attention to the drainage holes at the bottom of the potted plant. The design of the drainage holes at the bottom of the potted plant should be reasonable so that the roots of the orchid can drain smoothly. Too large or too small the drainage holes will affect the growth of the orchid.
What kind of potted plant to use for orchids should be comprehensively considered based on factors such as orchid variety, growth stage, material, etc., and selecting a suitable potted plant will help the orchids grow vigorously and bloom with charming brilliance. I hope this article can provide you with a useful reference and let you Be more comfortable in the process of maintaining orchids.