In order for orchids to thrive he althy and vital, they depend on a transparent culture vessel. How boring if it's a conventional plastic pot. The aristocratic flower diva looks much better in a glass bowl. You can read how to use an orchid professionally here.
How do you properly place orchids in a bowl?
To properly place orchids in a bowl, choose a transparent, ship-like bowl with a drainage base. Fill in a layer of coarse orchid soil, position the orchid on top and then fill in the remaining substrate so that all root strands are covered.
Special bowl shape for a long orchid life
In order for the queen of flowers to hold court in a bowl for many years, it is important to have the right shape and a particularly structured base. To ensure that sufficient light can reach the aerial roots, please choose a ship-like bowl. Suitable dimensions are, for example:
- Length: 37.5 cm
- Width: 13 cm
- Height: 14 cm
A special water drainage base (€26.00 on Amazon) ensures that no waterlogging can form. Without this additional attribute, a 4-5 cm high drainage made of expanded clay is required, resulting in a height of up to 20 cm.
How to properly place an orchid in the bowl
There is space for 2 small or 1 large orchid in a bowl with the dimensions mentioned. Add a layer of coarse orchid soil to the drainage base. Position the potted orchid on top so that the root neck is just below the edge of the bowl. While holding the plant with one hand, gradually fill in the remaining substrate.
At the end all root strands should be surrounded with pieces of pine bark. To creatively round off the visual appearance, cover the substrate with a thin layer of sphagnum or other peat moss.
Which orchids are suitable for the bowl?
Not all types of orchids feel comfortable in a bowl. Look for orchids with strong, lush green leaves that droop elegantly. The butterfly orchid (Phalaenopsis), the grape orchid (Dendrobium phalaenopsis) and the easy-care Cambria orchid are ideal.
Tip
Would you like to use a traditional bowl to display your most beautiful orchid? Then simply leave the plant in the transparent culture pot. Place this in the middle of the bowl on a thin layer of decorative stones or expanded clay balls. To hide the dull plant pot from view, form a pretty wreath out of euphorbia wood and dried thyme twigs and place it around the pot.
