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Plastic orchid pots are a staple of any orchid grower because repotting orchids is a regular and critical part of their health and beauty. Clear plastic pots have gained popularity as a key component of proper in part because one can see what's going on with roots and moisture content. Additionally, we have learned that Phalaenopsis orchids, which are among the most common found in stores, actually benefit from light entering the root zone. These orchids use sunlight for photosynthesis at the root zone.

Plastic orchid pots are a staple of any orchid grower because repotting orchids is a regular and critical part of their health and beauty. Clear plastic orchid pots are popular for orchids in part because one can see what's going on with roots and moisture content. Orchid roots engage in photosynthesis and clear orchid pots make this possible. Additionally, some orchids roots, most notably Phalaenopsis, will tend to stay in a clear pot where they will grow outside a dark colored pot. On the other hand, white plastic orchid pots look great with plants in them and they less susceptible to algae growth on the inside.

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We have studied the photosynthetic activities of leaves and green roots of bare rooted Phalaenopsis equestris during storage at 25°C or at 35°C, with relative humidity (RH) 70% or below 10%, and with or without illumination for up to 30 days, using chlorophyll fluorescence as the monitor.

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