The transparent plastic pot is not very suitable for presenting a noble orchid in a stylish manner. As the epitome of exoticism and luxury, the flower diva is much more impressive in a glass vase. We will explain how to put an orchid correctly in a glass using the example of a Phalaenopsis in two variants.
Orchids look particularly attractive in a glass
Variant 1: With decorative elements
Since a glass vase provides a view of the network of aerial roots, decorative components are used in this technique, such as binding greens from Euphorbia spinosa, sphagnum and mother-of-pearl discs. That is how it goes:
- Repot the orchid so that no pieces of substrate fall off
- Wrap the root ball with Euphorbia spinosa and put it in the glass vase
- Insert the mother-of-pearl discs between the binding green and the glass wall
Finally, use the moss to cover the surface of the substrate and hide it from view.
Variant 2: Skillfully used in orchid substrate
If you want to continue the classic pot cultivation in the glass vase, you will choose this variant. Here the orchid is repotted, the previous substrate is shaken off and dried aerial roots are cut off. Then fill a 2-3 cm layer of expanded clay (€19.73) on the bottom of the vase as drainage. How to proceed:
- Hold the Phalaenopsis at the desired height in the vase to estimate the level of the substrate
- Put the orchid aside again to fill in pine bark substrate
- Position the root ball on it and fill it with substrate up to the edge of the vase
While you are pouring in the coarse orchid substrate (€8.00), tap the vase on the table from time to time so that the pieces of bark are distributed without air holes.
Tips for care in the glass
To properly water a Phalaenopsis in a glass, fill the vessel with soft, room-warm water. After a few minutes, pour out the irrigation water completely, so that no waterlogging and rot can form. During flowering, add some liquid orchid fertilizer every second or third watering.
tips
Easier than a Phalaenopsis, arrange the Vanda orchid in a jar. Because this type of orchid thrives without soil, stick the previously sprayed aerial roots in the vase. For decoration you can optionally spread some glass beads on the floor. A glass rod provides the required stability of the Vanda orchid if necessary.