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Our Oxygen Core Dual™ 4.25 Crystal Clear Pot brings a new level of logic to growing orchids in pots. This is a two part pot with several innovations brought together to create a perfect environment for growing. The outer pot is crystal clear but stiff walled and allows for maximum light to enter. It features a raised cone in the center for air flow and drainage. There are 14 distinct openings in the bottom for water to escape and oxygen to enter. The pot itself is raised up 1/4 inch by a reinforced perimeter band at the base and three inner feet that also serve as channels for water to drain away.
The inner "core" pot is a specially made-to-fit net pot which has a circular opening at its base that precisely fits over the inner raised cone of the clear pot and allows that cone to extend into the root zone of the plant. The core pot has its own feet and a canted rim that fixes it snugly inside the clear pot.
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"This Phal has been in the oxygen pot for maybe 3 weeks. Look at the roots! -- Tess T. MD"
*Customer picture of 4.25" Oxygen Core Dual&trade
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The result of all these features is to create a growing environment that enhances humidity in the space between the two pots on the sides and at the bottom. Air flow is significantly improved which reduces potential root rot while increasing humidity. A further advantage of this design is that it contains the roots inside the pot by encouraging root growth "around and down" rather than over the top of the rim. Oxygen is key to happy roots and the Oxygen Core Dual Pot from rePotme is one special pot for your prized plants to thrive in.
Fits perfectly in our 5" ceramic orchid pots too!
Dimensions:
4.25 inches top
3.75 inches bottom
4.25 inches high
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Teri T. ---- Silver City, NM
"The pots and plant labels arrived today and they look great, thanks for your prompt and efficient service! "
Stephanie F. ---- Washington, D.C.
"Hey guys, I am very pleased with my order ( Paph and Phrag Classic Orchid Mix and various clear pots ) and have started repotting. I can't wait to see how they grow. Thanks so much, I'll be ordering from rePotme.com again soon."
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Eric Y, Piscataway, NJ
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Erin R. ---- Loveland, OH
Q: What should I do when roots come through openings in the pot (Net, Slotted, Oxygen Core etc.)?
A: Orchids are notorious for sending roots every different which way. That's not so surprising since orchids growing in the wild are free to extend their roots in search of moisture, food, support and light. There are a few schools of thought on how best to deal with adventurous roots. For example, with Net pots one can snip away the pot if needed when the time comes, and another is to move the plant up to the next size before the roots get too established working through the net material. Slotted pots can be similarly cut or snipped away from roots when the time comes to repot or it is necessary to move the plant up or out of its existing container.
Oxygen Core Dual Pots create a very favorable growing environment and root growth is likely to be quite vigorous soon after potting in them. One can use the inner pot until the roots start to expand and then remove the plant from it and place it back into the outer shell (kind of like taking training wheels off a child's bike).
Vigorous healthy root growth is a good thing, and supports an overall happy and healthy orchid that will produce strong leaves and beautiful flowers. Managing the repotting process so plants are able to develop a strong and expanding root zone is an important part of the equation.
For more information see our orchid repotting information.