Did I overpot my phal?

[Arenalbotanicalgarden]

A pot that isn't slotted is unsuitable for orchids..........unless you have a greenhouse. Even then, they're a poor choice.

[Merlyn]

Originally Posted by Arenalbotanicalgarden

A pot that isn't slotted is unsuitable for orchids..........unless you have a greenhouse. Even then, they're a poor choice.

There is nothing more maddening than self appointed experts revealing their unrealized ignorance to the rest of the world ! There is NOTHING definite in the world of orchid culture except that everyone's environment and culture is different !!! I have 145 orchids I've been growing for 7 years now and 95% are in plastic pots with NO slots !!! AND I grow inside a HOUSE under lights, no greenhouse for me !!! Excuse me for saying so but your statement was an "unsuitable poor choice" revealing your ignorance !!!

[psyc1210]

Originally Posted by Arenalbotanicalgarden

A pot that isn't slotted is unsuitable for orchids..........unless you have a greenhouse. Even then, they're a poor choice.

A slotted pot is not the only kind of pot that many people successfully grow orchids in. I hope you are just referring to drainage holes in the bottom...otherwise, the statement you made is completely inaccurate.

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by psyc1210

I hope you are just referring to drainage holes in the bottom...

ah - maybe we ARE misunderstanding

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Arenalbotanicalgarden

A pot that isn't slotted is unsuitable for orchids..........unless you have a greenhouse. Even then, they're a poor choice.

I have a number of orchids doing well in standard pots - growing outdoors, and in windowsills. I know that a lot of our very seasoned orchid growing members generally use standard pots. I suspect when you have a lot of plants, especially bigger ones, it's a lot less expensive to get standard pots. Pots definitely should drain well, regardless of other features ...