I use clear pots only when I am trying to nurse a plant that has bad root development and I want to be able to closely monitor the growth and development of the roots. This helps me adjust the water and fertilizer to match the root growth, I am using them on Phals so I cut back on water and fertilizer until I see the plant growing good roots then I can increase them. Once it is healthy I move it into a clay or net pot which are my prefered pots. Unfortunately, the clear pots can get a good coating of algae so viewing the roots is a lost unless you use physan or another algaecide. I find clear pots do not last as long as colored plastic pots.
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At 6:14 PM -0700 5/12/04, paul bouleau wrote:
Hello, A few momths ago I asked about using clear pots for most of the Orchid Genera. I would like to know if a few more of you have had experience using these pots. I would lijke to repot Cattleyas,Paphiopedilums and Pragmipediums. Thank for the interest shown. Paul Bouleau
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