I got this coir container from a succulent nursery..but I cannot find it anywhere else online..have you guys seen this particular type, the coir is more molded, firmer looking..would be trying it out for my oncidium..but I wish I can get some more..

Never saw this one before! Looks good!

Let us know how it works. I can understand how it can be molded to shape, but what happens when it gets wet again? Curious minds want to know...

The coir is shaped into a pot or any other shape for that mater, and has a thin coating of latex to keep it together. Most are made overseas, particularly Sri Lanka. Keep in mind that most coir pots will last about a year above ground and 6 months in the ground. Hence the 'Green' factor. For some other plants in the garden, I have potted using coir and re potted a year later just by putting it in a larger coir pot. Have not messed with orchids with coir. Most potted orchids don't seem to like being disturbed every year

Have repotted one of my Onc Dancing Lady today using the coir container, finally got one old mushy pseudobulb out. Pre-soaked coir and media overnight..will see how it goes!

I like the pre-drilled holes at the back, so it's easy to loop a thin wire to hold up the plant.

Just updating status of my Oncidiums that I moved to these coir containers in 2013. It took awhile to adjust, so far still alive . We just have this horrible ongoing drought, hard to keep our humidity here. But I have learned to give them a good thorough shower at least once or twice a week and occasional spritzing.



Made me understand just how tough those roots will grow..it grew right throught the back of the container and is holding on:


I have this Maxillaria tenuifolia in one of the containers too. I have been remiss with this one, but it bloomed though a bit constricted in late Spring. I see slow new growth coming about, so I am reassured it is still coping. Just got to help all of the orchids get early morning spray or shower to endure our hot summer days.


Another heat wave week here..thankful the orchids are coping.

Wow Tarev, I've never seen that container before. I'm afraid my Oncidium are not shoot with me. they keep losing leaves.

Gigi, maybe they need more water?? I find them always so thirsty here, well, it is such dismal humidity here so can't seem to drown these types here even if I water daily especially during summer.

I think so, I spray them almost everyday with water and soak them.

I think they need new potting soil. We are very humid and wet, it rains almost everyday!

Potting soil? I don't use potting soil for them since they are epiphytes. One of my noid oncidiums I have them in clay rocks, works well too.

Just wondering...is this a hypertufa container made with coconut coir fibers instead of peat moss?

Oopps I meant this needs to be repotted but you are right though, I wasn't quite sure what to use until I saw a video how to report an Oncidium last night. Thanks Tarev!