Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul Mc
I use those exact same pots, but only as decorative holders to balance the weight of the orchid in plastic pots. I used to plant directly in those pots, and lost many. In my opinion, they are only for decoration and to help increase humidity.
|
Thanks, Paul. I was hesitant to purchase the pot in the first place because I don't really trust the glazed pots at Lowes, but I needed something stat to keep my giant Sharry Baby from topping over. It had a gigantic spike on it and HUGE pseudobulbs and it just kept tipping in its 4" plastic pot. I didn't want it to end up falling over and smashing its spike. So I bought the white one at Lowes. Right now I just have the oncid (still in its plastic pot) sitting inside it to keep it from toppling, but after it finishes blooming I was planning on repotting it directly into the Lowes pot. I'm glad I got word that this is a bad pot to use...I'll make sure I put another pot inside it when I repot.
This whole thing makes me a bit annoyed at Lowes for advertising these pots as "GREAT FOR ORCHIDS!!" Although I suppose if killing them is your goal, Lowes is right on the money.
I do use some pots that are glazed on both the inside and the outside; I've got about 30 plants in them, and they are all doing fine (I didn't get any of those at Lowes though). I'll have to upload a pic of the glazed pots I use. Unfortunately I bought them at a "bargain outlet" store, so I can't really tell you where you can find more. But my Sandie is actually in one of these 3" glazed-all-over pots, and it's loving it, so obviously not all glaze is terrible. I guess it comes down to what the chemist in the other thread said...the pots need to be completely coated with glass once they've been glazed to keep the chemicals from leaching.
I'll post pics soon of the pots I use.
Thanks for your input, Paul!
Threaded Mode
