Clear Container?

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Hi Orchid Team,

I have been wondering what people’s options on clear planting containers (plastic or glass) are? Should orchid’s roots be exposed to light?

I know that it is a very complicated question and for the most part I have been reading people having success in clear pots, but also obviously having success in non-clear pots.

I am specifically curious of the benefits to the orchids roots being exposed to light. What is fascinating to me right now is how orchid’s roots have chlorophyll, but their main photosynthesis source is their leaves. If anyone could point me to some resources on this, I would also appreciate it greatly.

Thank you!