Ceramic orchid pots- pricing & ideas? - Orchid Board

Izzie · #1 03-14-2010, 02:41 PM

Hi guys!

I have a relative that is a professional potter.
If she were to make some orchid pots, how much do they generally sell for? I'm thinking maybe she could have a little display at some of the garden centers here that sell orchids.

Aside from Repotme, are there any other vendors where I could show her some ideas for designs?

Will it be better for orchids if these pots are left unglazed, or only glazed on the outside? (heard it's better for air exchange? though I doubt that would happen through a high-fired pot.)

What should she really keep in mind to make sure these will be ideal for orchids? (like where should most of the holes be, or where she should make sure there are holes even if they aren't part of the design.) Or should she try to texture the bottom similar to those of plastic pots (raised portions).

We would both REALLY appreciate any help!

peeweelovesbooks · #2 03-14-2010, 06:35 PM

Hi!!

You know, one of my greatest pet peeves is the lack of beautiful pottery to place orchids in. We spend so much time and energy into creating beautiful plants, but often times have nothing elegant to display them in.

I'm always on the look for elegant pots to put my orchids in.

Q:

I have a relative that is a professional potter.
If she were to make some orchid pots, how much do they generally sell for? I'm thinking maybe she could have a little display at some of the garden centers here that sell orchids.

~hmmmmm..I think it really depends on what style she wants to make. Is it more of a cachepot or pot to plant an orchid directly in? If it's more of a cachepot, I would pay (depending on whether it's a custom item or not, up to 200 bucks for it. I recently paid 300 bucks for an erin pot.

If it's more of a clay pot, then I would charge up to 40-50 bucks depending on the size.

Q:
Aside from Repotme, are there any other vendors where I could show her some ideas for designs?

~I think she can get some good ideas at this place that sells pots made from purple clay, etsy.com, erinbonsai.com, claytroutpottery.com. I think she can design it any way, so long as it serves its purpose, really.

Q:
What should she really keep in mind to make sure these will be ideal for orchids? (like where should most of the holes be, or where she should make sure there are holes even if they aren't part of the design.) Or should she try to texture the bottom similar to those of plastic pots (raised portions).

~Again, i really think this depends on whether her pots are going to be cachepots or not. If they are going to be cachepots, then I don't think that holes all over the place will necessarily be a good idea, but would need at least one drainage hole.

If they are designed so that they can be planted in directly, then I would try to incorporate holes in the design.

Good luck!!

Hey--btw, is your friend interested in custom orders? (giggle)

Izzie · #3 03-14-2010, 07:12 PM

Finally a reply!
Well in order to answer....what constitutes a cache pot?

cabbo · #4 03-14-2010, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzie

Finally a reply!
Well in order to answer....what constitutes a cache pot?

I think that would be a pot to hold another pot. Like putting a plastic pot inside a more decorative pot

peeweelovesbooks · #5 03-14-2010, 07:24 PM

Yes,

A cachepot is a decorative container "that catches the pot," meaning, you put the plastic/ceramic pot inside a slightly larger decorative pot not designed normally to plant directly in.

Connie Star · #6 03-14-2010, 09:26 PM

I am frustrated with Clay Trout Pottery and don't recommend them. I ordered 2 pots, and paid via PayPal in October! After a few emails and a threat to complain to Paypal, she sent me one of them. I have given up getting the other one and accepted the loss. Our local orchid society also got pots from her for our show in February and it was a difficult process. The person who negotiated with her said she had gone back to school and didn't have enough time to fill her orders. Better to lose some money than an orchid! The pot is beautiful, by the way.

Izzie · #7 03-15-2010, 12:05 PM

I suspect that she would be best at something similar to the ones on repotme- 9" Ceramic Orchid Pots

As far as use as a cache pot or not, I'd say either or. No matter how they were designed (with holes around roots, etc.) I'd probably still use a well vented clear plastic pot or net pot- and that's how we would market them, to be used for either.

That in mind, where should most of the holes/vents be, should there be raised sections in the bottom, etc?