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Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Surprise an Orchid Lover with a Cymbidium Orchid Pot

Even a casual stroll through your local big box hardware or home products store will probably give you the chance to buy an orchid.  Not all that long ago orchids were seen only as exotic, difficult to grow, expensive and a challenge to find. But that has changed and the most easily grown orchids most notably the Phalaenopsis or Moth Orchid can be found in grocery stores and hardware nurseries just about anywhere.  Slightly more difficult to find is the Cymbidium orchid – a native of the Himalayas.  And even more difficult to find than the plant itself is a genuine Cymbidium orchid pot.

What sets real orchid pots apart from regular decorative plant pots is that they are – quite literally- full of holes. And what beautiful holes they can be.  For example this 8 inch tall, dark brown matte finished pot features an exceptionally attractive cut pattern.  Starting at the base and completing close to the flared top this pot has a stylized floral pattern within a geometric design framework.  It’s difficult to believe that the true purpose of this design is purely functional – a way for air to reach the roots of the orchid.  If Santa is casting around for ideas this year, orchid pots for Christmas will make an original and much appreciated gift.