Dracula Café Moca 'Pololei'

[RosieC]

I forgot to mention that you need to make sure they are porous clay pots to get the coolling affect. I had difficulty finding them because a lot of the ones arround me are 'frost resitant' and while they look like terracota unglazed clay they are been fired in a way which means they are not porous. Once I found the porous ones the cooling effect from the evaporation is really good.

Where I am in current (hot for here) weather they are drying in 3-4 days and I try to water just before they actually dry.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Duane McDowell

I would think that the "Orchid Pots" that you still can sometimes find might be good for a Dracula. They have big slits up the sides where the spikes would be able to get out. If you're potting in sphagnum in clay, I'd bet you'll be watering almost every morning - Draculas should never dry out. Also, if heat becomes a concern, hang it a little lower in your growing space. It's amazing what a foot or two difference can make in temperature!

My pot is a regular pot with slits cut down the side and its hanging a foot off the ground under a mango tree. Its just plain hot here in Hawaii! I think I'll try the cooling effect of the clay pots, never tried it before. Thanks for the help!

Originally Posted by RosieC

I forgot to mention that you need to make sure they are porous clay pots to get the coolling affect. I had difficulty finding them because a lot of the ones arround me are 'frost resitant' and while they look like terracota unglazed clay they are been fired in a way which means they are not porous. Once I found the porous ones the cooling effect from the evaporation is really good.

Where I am in current (hot for here) weather they are drying in 3-4 days and I try to water just before they actually dry.

I was thinking about that today. I wonder how tough it is to find porous clay pots that are unglazed. Ive never bought clay before.

[Duane McDowell]

Here's the orchid pot I mentioned. It is a clay pot. A lot of the growers in HI used to use them for Dendrobiums and Cattleyas. You might be able to find someone who still uses them.
Clay orchid pot 5" x 4" high - Green Barn Orchid Supplies

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Duane McDowell

Here's the orchid pot I mentioned. It is a clay pot. A lot of the growers in HI used to use them for Dendrobiums and Cattleyas. You might be able to find someone who still uses them.
Clay orchid pot 5" x 4" high - Green Barn Orchid Supplies

Thanks Duane! I'll have to poke around and see if I can find some.

[Brotherly Monkey]

Originally Posted by isurus79

Thanks Duane! I'll have to poke around and see if I can find some.

They usually carry them at my local lowes. So it might be a good place to start