Chunky old Den Phal thriving in ... gravel?!?

[Irielicious]

Originally Posted by Fairorchids

Orchids can be grown in (almost) anything, as long as you adjust your watering & fertizing schedule accordingly.

I recently received some Laelia anceps from Santa Barbara Orchid Estate, which were in plastic pots with all rocks (1"-1.1/2" size). They were doing fine, but to fit in with the rest of my collection, they are now in clay pots with a bark/charcoal mix. And, they are growing fine this spring.

Mind BLOWN lol so what kind of gravel will work? I have pea gravel I bought for my succulents will that work? I'm so excited this will keep me from having to repot so often!!! Any info will be most helpful ty!!!