One of the most original decorations of the room is a delicate orchid flower growing in a beautiful glass container - a vase or a pot.
In order for the plant to please its flowering species for a long time, it is necessary to know several subtleties of growing it in glass, as well as the rules of transplanting and care.
Plant in glass vessels
Orchid in a glass vase, flask or pot is a great addition to the interior. and its decoration, which will be appropriate both at home and in an office setting. In addition, this thing is often chosen as a gift.
General form
Glass vases, pots and flasks for flowers come in the most shapes and shades: tall and elongated, with expansion downwards, round shape, in the form of glasses and a cup-shaped, from completely transparent to light color darkening: light blue, light green or light yellow. This variety allows you to choose the most appropriate type of capacity for a particular plant.
As for the flower itself, it comes in all sorts of colors: from bright white, milky and cream to saturated purple, red, pink and blue.
A photo
We present to your attention a photo of orchids in glass containers.
The importance of capacity selection
Orchids are often sold in beautiful high transparent glass vases, but they are good only for a while of use - after purchase, the plant should be transplanted into a vessel of a more suitable type: tall and narrow at the top and sufficiently extended at the bottom. Also it is necessary to ensure that the glass vase is not too narrowin order to avoid breaking the leaves.
Can I plant and how to grow?
Orchid can be planted in glass, observing a few simple rules: choose a plant that is suitable for planting (it should be healthy), a glass container of the correct shape, as well as good soil. After this, you will only have to carefully control the watering.
Orchids - one of the most suitable plants for growing them in glass, especially if the room is not too high humidity.
Advantages and disadvantages
One of the main positive aspects of the use of this type of capacity can be identified primarily its decorative function, which serves as a real decoration of this beautiful plant. Besides, glass perfectly transmits lightthat is also important.
Besides:
- wide assortment presented in stores, allows you to choose the capacity for every taste and size of the plant;
- due to its gravity compared with plastic pots glass is quite stable;
- the lack of pallets allows you to quickly and easily rearrange the plant;
- In addition to light, the flower will receive a lot of air.
The main minus is glass vases, pot and other things in the absence of the possibility to make additional holes at the bottom for drainage purposes. Accordingly, an excessive amount of moisture may appear. If the vessel is too narrow and tall, the plant will receive enough light, but not enough air.That will negatively affect its growth.
Types of containers: vases, pots, flasks
Currently presents a huge number of various options for such items, but you can select the most common and widely used:
- vases of various shapes and heights, including square and spherical;
- pots;
- glass flasks;
- models in the form of small glasses, bowls and glasses.
Such glass containers look very stylish and spectacular. They will easily complement any interior and become the highlight of the room.
Features of the choice of container
- For tall plants, it is important to pick up a vase for the growth of an orchid, making sure that its leaves feel more or less free, and the bottom of the vessel was rather, but not excessively wide. Be sure to arrange airing to avoid air stagnation.
- Orchid pots should be of medium size.
If the roots are healthy, it is recommended to take a pot with a small, about 1 cm in diameter, volume of stock for the roots, while diseased roots should be planted as closely as possible to the walls to prevent moisture stagnation.
- As in the case of a vase, the flasks should be selected according to the growth of the plant, and due to the rather narrow shape, plants with weak roots can be planted in it. Airing is also necessary.
- For miniature, small orchids will suit different types of "glasses" and "glasses."
The type of plant is also important. So, the most suitable for planting in glass is phalaenopsis and vanda. Replant best after flowering.
The choice of vessel volume depends on the size of the roots, and the height on the growth of the plant. It is possible to plant several orchids in one container in case of sufficient volume and size of the vessel.
It is best to choose a container variant so that the roots of the plant are inside, not too loose, and the leaves and flowers are outside. So it will be more convenient for the flower itself, and it is easy for a person to take care of it.
Step-by-step instruction
Landing
We present step by step instructions on how to plant an orchid in a glass vase, pot or other container. Before planting procedure, it is necessary to process the container by pouring boiling water over it. and thereby disinfecting.
- Put a thick layer of gravel on the bottom: expanded clay, small tile fragments, pebbles, rubble and so on - to choose from. This will be drainage. You can add a sphagnum moss layer on top.
- Then add a good substrate, filling them with all the space.
- To defend the water, slightly heat it to a warm state and pour the contents of a vase, pot or flask with it.
- After half an hour, pour out the water and land it in the ground. Cover the bark surface with a thin layer of wet moss, making sure that the root neck is not filled with it.
We offer to watch a video about planting orchids in glass:
Care
The main rule of care in this case will be to properly watering, in which the roots should be immersed in warm water for 30 minutes in advance. The flower itself and the leaves to protect from such water treatments.
No less it is important to feed and feed the plant as it grows, adding mineral fertilizers to water for watering.
If the roots are dried for some reason, and this problem often occurs in purchased orchids in glass pots, they should be kept in warm warm water for 10-15 minutes once a day, repeating the procedure daily until the dryness is eliminated.
The water level is clearly visible in glassware.therefore, it is not difficult to monitor the degree of moisture, but it is important to remember that the soil dries from above much faster than inside, especially when it comes to glass containers.
We offer to watch a video on how to properly water the orchids in the glass:
Possible cultivation difficulties
The main difficulty in this matter is associated with irrigation: overflow will contribute to decay, and underfilling - dry roots. But still it is much easier to fight with dried roots, therefore it is recommended not to flood the orchid.
The second frequently encountered problem inherent in many plants grown both at home and on the street is the appearance of any bugs, spiders and other living creatures. In glass vases it is not uncommon, but it will not be difficult to remove pests.
Well, and the third feature - often on the walls of beautiful glassware appears a small patina, so the tank must be rinsed thoroughly from time to time.
Places to purchase suitable dishes
A huge range of glass vases, pots, flasks and cups for planting and growing flowers can be found on the Ikea network in all cities where this company is represented. Price from 90 rubles for a small pot.
Glass vessels for flowers of a slightly higher price category can also be found in Zara Home stores. Here the minimum price is about 2,000 rubles for a medium-sized vase.
Specialty stores also have a lot of beautiful glassware for flowers. and plants. Prices start at 150 rubles.
In addition, there is always the opportunity to purchase your favorite item online at flower shops. The cost starts from 200-300 rubles for a small glass and from 700-800 rubles for a high vase.
An exotic orchid flower enclosed in an elegant glass vase or pot will be a real decoration of the houseand, although this plant requires constant care and some experience in growing flowers, it is not at all difficult to provide it with all the conditions for favorable growth and flowering.
