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Orchid Pot How To Choose The Right One
By Helen Wall
The choice of orchid pot you use, the potting medium, watering, fertilizing and location will all have an impact on the success of your orchids. Let us have a look at different containers that you can choose from. The choice can be bewildering if you are a beginner to orchid growing. These are most commonly made from either plastic or terracotta clay.
Plastic Orchid Pot
* A lightweight plastic pot, which may have several drainage holes is more suitable for indoors, where it is far less likely to be blown over. * The growing medium tends to dry out more slowly than in a clay pot. * The best plastic pot has a thick wall that does not break easily, it is light in color, and does not hea...
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