Nice hanging basket

[Junebug]

Just sharing. Found this 12" metal, coconut fiber-lined basket at Walmart that would make a great home for a large orchid. It's a little deep but could be partially filled with peanuts.

[Ross]

I have one just like this and chose not to go orchids. Think it might not be right proportions and difficult to repot.

[Junebug]

Peanuts to fill the depth and wire cutters or tin snips at repotting time.

[peeweelovesbooks]

Thank you for sharing. I must check out my local WM.

[cb977]

Originally Posted by Junebug

Peanuts to fill the depth and wire cutters or tin snips at repotting time.

There's a good chance of roots growing all the way down into the coco fiber. It's a lovely basket...if I saw it, I'd probably pick one up too...but I agree with Ross, I don't think it's a good place for an orchid.

Let us know what you decide

[Junebug]

Purchased this large container in advance for a large rapidly growing Catt. that will need a new home next spring. I plan to fill the long base with styro peanuts or pebbles as it is too deep.

Last year I was forced to repot a large Catt. and had a hard time finding a large enough pot that was appropriate for orchids. Finally found a ceramic woven lattice design pot and lined it with fiber to prevent loss of potting medium. So far, so good. The Catt. is thriving. I hope I didn't make the wrong decision. See photo...

[cb977]

WOW! That is gorgeous!!!

I can't see in the picture...is the bottom of this planter the same as the original one in question?

[Junebug]

Thank you. It's similar, only, heavy glazed ceramic with 1 1/2" open lattice, lined with coco fiber, and not as deep. It was darn near impossible for me to find a pot that was large enough in diameter with good air circulation and not too deep.