Meshpot 8 Inch Plastic Orchid Pots with Holes,Decorative Planter Pots for Indoor Outdoor Flower Plants,Herbs,Snake Plants and Succulents

I received an orchid amongst the flowers that we received from my mother's funeral. My mother was a very big flower/green thumb type of person, so I really wanted to try to take care of the orchid. I really wanted to make an effort to keep it alive and have it grow.My end feeling is that orchids are evil aliens from other planets, they have infested our rainforests and are ridiculously finicky.I kept it watered and it was doing amazing while I was putting no effort into it. Then I decided to put effort into it, and despite following every rule that orchid people said I should follow, the thing then decided to go insane.Orchids like small pots they tell you, but if the pot is too crowded, it's okay to upsize. But they do like to be crowded. So what is too crowded? How do you judge this? The fact that mine had roots coming out and like crawling over the edge of my pot made me think, hey, it's probably too crowded. One website's direction said to only water it by putting a couple of ice cubes on it once a week, another said don't you dare put cold water on it you'll give it frostbite. Apparently I gave its roots frostbite, so I cleaned the creepy alien creature, cut away the ruined roots, and repotted it into what I hoped was a pot where it would have a little more room to breathe.This pot worked well, but I feel like compared to the smaller sized pot, this pot was too big. I can't fault the pot too much because I suppose it did what it was supposed to do. Yet somehow I feel like my orchid did not get enough air? And then suddenly it wasn't getting enough light, but if I put it in the lighted area then it was getting sunburned and it was getting too much light.Another website said to try to simulate rainforest environment by adding mist - but that gave my orchid root rot, and that somehow developed a case of mites?? I have no idea how this happened other than to say it was the most disgusting thing ever to happen in my home. And I think the mites came from the specific orchid potting soil, I literally do not understand how that could be possible, but it happened, and it was so gross... I can't even. If you don't know, root rot combined with mites essentially turns your plants to alien goo. I had to have help in disposing of the remains, I nearly barfed. And now I can't stand to look at orchids ever again.So I'm not entirely sure what to say, the pot was fine, but if you're all into orchids and whatnot... Good for you, if you're not into orchids yet, I entirely suggest you go for an aloe vera instead.

I like that it drains well, but not sure it's true air pruning.So to start with the easy stuff, the inside dimensions & construction. There are three parts to this pot: the solid outer pot (which fits like a glove); the inner slotted basket; and the very handy fitted saucer. The inside diameter of the slotted basket at the top is 7.75" and the inside diameter at the bottom is 6.75". The inside height from bottom to soil level is 5.5".To take the inside slotted basket out, you need to twist to the left and lift. To insert and lock it back to the outside pot twist to the right ... insert and twist to the right. Very simple and easy to do. Although can be more difficult if soil is trapped between the basket and solid pot.The bottom feet are 1" in height assuring that your plant roots will never sit in water.The construction is excellent and you can get many years' use out of it I am sure.The drainage is also excellent since there are so many places for the water to come out of and unlike other slotted pots since it has a fitted outer solid shell all the water drainage is directed towards the bottom. If you are afraid of losing soil, water it while assembled. But you can use a shower/rainfall head on your watering can and no soil will escape from the basked portion. I like to water it in the sink without the outer shell on to give the plant a chance to drain fully.I also like that it is white in color so that when you do place the pot outside the roots don't get too hot. An issue when living in Las Vegas, NV where it can get 110F during the summer.Overall the roots are protected and insulated and you can maintain humidity without overwatering.Now the bad. There is no space between the basket slots and the solid outer pot, so not sure that air pruning would actually be possible. If you never separate the pots and just use it assembled, overwatering is very easily done. Again, because the sides are never truly exposed to the outside air. Granted sitting in water will never happen, but he soil (if soil is used) can easily stay wet longer than desired.Also, removing the plant from the basket is challenging because of all the slots. Not only does the soil get stuck in them, but potentially new root growth as well. This means taking the plant out to either repot or prune, involves harming the roots. In a regular nursery pot, it simply slides out (although chances of root-bound spirals increase). In a true air pruning pot, the wall is removable so the roots are not disturbed at all.In short, if you buy this pot buy it for the looks and solid construction rather than air-pruning benefits or drainage.

These orchid pots, are deffently the best planters to use whether you are a novice or a longtime orchidologists. The planters are the best home your orchids will have next to nature herself! Five stars!

My orchid has huge leaves and I really needed to replace the pot it was in due to the roots growing out of the bottom. I’m very pleased with the amount of drainage you can allow with it also coming with a drip trey. My orchid baby will thrive in this. Not worth the money for how it was made out of plastic but you can move the bottom around for it to have more or less holes on the bottom. Would recommend!

My only frustration is that the outer pot has drainage holes. The pot I was using before, was solid, so I'd water my orchid, leave it in the water for 5 minutes, then drain the water and wait until the following week to water again. I just assumed this was the design of all orchid 'pots'. I'm still learning.