Using Styrofoam in the Pot & Tips for Proper Orchid Plant Care

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Part of the video series: How to Care for Orchids

Summary: Tips for using Styrofoam in your orchid plant pot in this free how to care for an orchid video.

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By Gayle Zubek
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Gayle Zubek has been collecting orchids for 10 years. Just like everyone else, she was hooked after buying just one. She owns 55 orchids and has won several first place awards. She...read more

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" Now I am going to put Styrofoam in the bottom of the pot. This helps the air flow and it also helps the drainage so that the roots don’t set in water and I am just going to use a few Styrofoam pieces. You can use peanuts or little squares; this is a mix of both. I am just going to use a few because the pot is not that deep so I want the plant to be positioned properly. If this were a bigger plant in a bigger pot, I might put one or two inches of peanuts or Styrofoam in the bottom. "

eHow Article: Using Styrofoam in the Pot & Tips for Proper Orchid Plant Care