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Originally Posted by cbuchman
I also use clay for orchids that like to be consistently moist. For example, I have a couple of Cochleanthes. Cochleanthes have no pbulbs or other water storage mechanism, so they need a constant supply of moisture. I am having very good luck with a very open media (tree fiber, large chunk perlite with large orchiata bark) in clay pots. the pot is then placed in a saucer with 1/4" water in it. The clay wicks up the water and maintains even moisture. It seems to be working well as I have multiple new growths. I'll let you know when I get it to flower 
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Excellent point! It's also great as a take on evaporative cooling. Even more so when a net pot is placed in a clay pot then placed in a saucer of water. Masdies seem to respond very well to the set up....both.
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