What are the best pots for Orchids?
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Clay orchids pots and use orchid planting medium only.
orchids are heavy feeders...we make a soup of fertilizer, fish emulssion, and a very small amout of a natural insecticide
Let them establish for a few weeks. Re-potting and transplanting at the same time will send the plant into shock.
I always use plastic pots (these are my favorites!) and an orchid planting medium. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXM1MY1/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_x_11_w
I like clay with slits in them. This allows excess water to drain off. They require more watering, but are happier. I have mine sitting in a Boot tray (Gardener's Supply) to hold the excess water to provide humidity.
I use glazed pots that have ventilation holes all around the sides. Some breed of orchids like a long fiber sphagnum moss mixed with other media.