Tying aids
Tying up epiphytic orchids
To epiphytic orchids or also tillandsias to their best advantage, instead of placing them in a pot, they can be tied to stems, tie them to stems. This comes very close to the natural growth habit of these orchids. It is best to use a piece of cork oak bark or bamboo trunks wrapped in coconut matting. Cork sheets or special pots can also be used.
This not only looks great and creates a certain jungle flair in the living room, but also provides the plants with a comfortable base for their aerial roots to cling to or even penetrate. To provide them with moisture, the trunk or piece of bark can either be sprayed with water or hosed down. Practical: Excess water simply drips off and the risk of waterlogging is significantly reduced compared to pots. The trunk can be easily hung up using the hook supplied.
Clay tube as a hanging aid
It is no coincidence that orchids are rarely found in clay pots, but rather in plastic pots, as clay pots tend to retain water, which in turn makes it more difficult to regulate the moisture balance when caring for orchids.
In another variant, however, it is precisely this water-retaining property that makes clay a great material for orchid pots. How does it work? By tying the roots of the plant to the outside of a clay tube that is suspended in the room. Water that is poured into the inside of the tube can be absorbed by the roots.