Selection method of orchid flowerpot

The selection of orchid flowerpots should first be based on their own sites and orchid shelves. in order to make Lanyi have aesthetic and cultural interest, sometimes the specifications of orchid pots, texture, color and style are unified, and the colors and styles are rich and colorful. There are mainly mud pots, plastic orchid pots, pottery pots, purple sand pots, porcelain pots, glaze pots, stone pots and so on.

Mud tile basin

Mud basin is the first choice for orchid cultivation because of its low density and excellent draught permeability. it is characterized by loose texture, strong air permeability and not easy to waterlogging, so it is suitable for orchid growth. Balcony, patio, site raise orchid basin number is more, should use this kind of basin, management is convenient. When choosing a tile basin, you should choose the bottom hole is large, the basin mouth is flat, the height is the same, and it is better to burn thoroughly. At the same time, pay attention to the selection of gray, deeper basin, basin foot of the mud basin, can enhance the bottom of the basin mouth of air circulation, the growth of orchids is of great benefit. Although the ordinary mud basin is good, it is too heavy, occupies a large area, and the style is simple and rough. The current use of mud basin orchids is one of the few.

Now experienced orchid growers, in order to achieve the goal of breathable, beautiful and good orchids, do not hesitate to spend a lot of money to customize thin-walled, breathable and exquisite mud pots to grow orchids. Orchids grow better than ordinary mud pots, of course, the price of this kind of mud basin is also extraordinary.

Plastic basin

The plastic basin has the advantages of light weight, beautiful and elegant appearance, light, clean and durable, good moisture retention, many styles, many specifications, wide range of choices, saving in the use of plant materials, and the biggest feature is that it occupies a small area and is suitable for orchid and balcony use. at the same time, the caliber is standard, can be disassembled and assembled, easy to transport, preservation, moderate price and other advantages, but the disadvantages are poor air permeability, easy to be heated, slow heat dissipation, to solve this problem, you can start your own hands. Use an electric drill to drill several more holes on the plastic basin wall, which can strengthen the air circulation in the basin, facilitate water release and ventilation, and promote the growth of orchids.

Pottery basin

With the improvement of viewing requirements, special orchid pottery pots for milky yellow and earthen flowers are often used, but this kind of basin is generally not widely selected, just personal hobbies and decoration needs.

Purple sand basin

The air permeability of purple sand basin is better, but worse than that of mud basin. High-grade orchids are both suitable and beautiful, especially suitable for exhibitors. Choose this kind of basin, there are uniform holes on the basin wall and the bottom hole is large, and the basin wall is thin, which is the first choice to use the basin, which is easy to drain water and breath. at the same time, it should be as far as possible to achieve the caliber, the size is the same, and it is convenient for the orchid to be placed on the orchid rack, such as the carving craft pot. those with hollowed-out holes in the basin wall are the top grade, and the modern orchids choose purple sand pots and orchids as the most.

Of course, porcelain basin, glaze basin, stone basin can also be used to cultivate orchids, if there is commemorative significance, or artistic, or cultural relic value, of course, should not give up, but this kind of basin wall ventilation is poor, generally do not choose this kind of pot to plant high-grade orchids.