Create coconut orchid pots
Orchids are beautiful and delicate plants that bring a touch of elegance to any space. To encourage healthy growth of your orchids and add an ecological touch to your garden or home, why not create your own orchid pots using coconut shells? Here’s how you can do it:
Materials required:
- Empty coconut shells
- Terreau for orchids
- Orchids in pot
- Pine or crushed coconut bark
- Sphagnum foam
- Birds
- Drill with thin wick
Instructions:
1. Start by choosing empty and clean coconut shells. Make sure they have enough size to accommodate the roots of your orchids.
2. Use a drill with a thin wick to drill holes at the bottom of the coconut shells. These holes will allow good drainage of water and avoid root rot.
3. Fill the bottom of the coconut shells with a layer of pine bark or crushed coconut. This will promote good drainage and prevent root rot in case of excess water.
4. Add a layer of sphagnum foam to the bark to hold moisture and provide a soft support for orchid roots.
5. Fill the coconut shell with orchid soil until it is almost full. Make sure the soil is suitable for orchids and offers good ventilation to the roots.
6. Gently remove the orchid from its original pot and place it in the prepared coconut shell. Add additional soil if necessary to stabilize the plant.
7. Place your new coconut orchid pots in a bright place but away from direct sunlight. Make sure to water regularly but moderately to keep the substrate slightly moist, but not wet.
Benefits of coconut orchid pots:
- Ecological: Reusing empty coconut shells helps reduce waste and contributes to a more sustainable lifestyle.
- Optimal drainage: Coconut shells allow good drainage of water, which is essential for the health of orchids.
- Breathability: Orchid soil in coconut shells provides good root ventilation, thus promoting healthy plant growth.
Plant orchids in coconut shells
Coconut shells can also be used as temporary pots for orchids when they are flowering. Here’s how you can plant orchids in coconut shells for a tropical atmosphere in your home:
1. Get emptied and cleaned coconut shells. You can use them as they are or customize them by adding patterns or colors.
2. Add a crushed bark layer or clay balls to the bottom of the shells to ensure drainage.
3. Place a small layer of sphagnum moss to protect orchid roots and maintain moisture.
4. Gently remove the orchid from its original pot and place it in the coconut shell. Add orchid soil around the roots to keep them in place.
5. Water the orchid slightly, ensuring that the water drains well through the drainage holes at the bottom of the shell.
6. Enjoy the tropical beauty of your orchid planted in a coconut shell and don’t forget to monitor soil moisture regularly to ensure healthy plant growth.
By following these tips, you can create unique and ecological orchid pots using coconut shells, while providing your plants with an optimal environment to thrive. Don’t hesitate to let your creativity speak by decorating the coconut shells according to your tastes for an even more personalized and original effect.