Interesting thought on the pot method suggested by Fred and this discussion.
Fred does not grow his orchids this way. I copied the email word for word, a little copy pasta as the kids like to say. Anyway, he suggests it in that he has seen it work for some people. I don't think this is his main advice on growing technique, just one for some situations.
Now let's take into consideration the location where these people do this, Canada. Now I'm going to guess, I another haven't googled if I'm right or wrong, Canada at it's high latitudes and very low temps in the winter is going to be on the extreme side of a dry climate. Add in forced heat, I'd be willing to bet 10% humidity indoors isn't unheard of, again all speculation on my part. If that's the case though, I can see where this jar method would be very helpful in keeping pbulbs plump in the winter in Canada. Take this method to Florida to over winter the plants, I'd put money on rot that could kill a plant So again, I think this technique, as with a majority of growing technique among all orchids, is environmental and grower specific.
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