Your orchid will be eternally grateful if you ensconce it in a pot pierced with air holes, a design concept born in Victorian England. ... The Best Orchid Pots.

Usually orchid pots have many holes, so I like to quickly dunk the pot in a bucket of room-temperature water and let it drain thoroughly. If your pot has a saucer, be sure to pour out any excess ...

In the jungle, you'll find a Phalaenopsis orchid growing on a tree branch with its roots exposed to air movement, rain, and humidity. The best orchid pots mimic these moist yet well-drained ...

Simply dunk your orchid and its roots in a perforated pot into water for a few seconds, then lift and slip into the pot. Excess water will run off, leaving the roots hydrated but not sodden.

Types of pots Terracotta is durable, heavy and porous, so potting mixtures will drain quickly. There are a few variations, such as orchid pots that have extra holes for perfect drainage.