Phalaenopsis Orchid (in sphagnum moss) leaves turning yellow and flowers dying.

[Rachelle-lapensee]

Originally Posted by Rachelle-lapensee

Yes those clear plastic pots are Polythene pots. If I were to guess they are probably used to either keep moisture in the roots, or allow you to see the roots so you know when to water...

I just went on a web site and found out that Polythene pots are used to allow the orchids roots to get light like they would in their natural habitat.

Check out Orchid Pots and Orchid Mixes for more info on orchid pots and uses.

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by Rachelle-lapensee

I just went on a web site and found out that Polythene pots are used to allow the orchids roots to get light like they would in their natural habitat.

Check out Orchid Pots and Orchid Mixes for more info on orchid pots and uses.

I use clear rigid pots all the time, any buy orchids in clear rigid pots all the time. By polythene I actually meant the flexible soft pots like the one yours was in.

I would strongly advise the use of clear rigid pots for Phalaenopsis orchids. They allow light to the roots, they allow you to see the roots and whether it's time to water yet or not. :tup: