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title: "Hey fellow Orchid Obsessors. Recently just went to groom the roots…"
description: "Hey fellow Orchid Obsessors. Recently just went to groom the roots and do a repot and my boyfriend bought terracotta as he thought that was what a lot of…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/sN2yXKIjQ9u93H2gh5jVTA"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Rob & Joey"
published: "2024-04-25T11:03:12.980687Z"
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# Hey fellow Orchid Obsessors. Recently just went to groom the roots…

_Posted by Rob \& Joey on 2024-04-25_

Hey fellow Orchid Obsessors.

Recently just went to groom the roots and do a repot and my boyfriend bought terracotta as he thought that was what a lot of growers use.

Reaching out to see what your thoughts are on this?

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## 4 comments

### Swamp Witch commented on 2024-04-25

I wouldn’t. Clear plastic with holes is best for orchids. Terracotta holds moisture. But if it’s all ya got…eh.

### Jen commented on 2024-04-25

I second swampwitch’s comment.

You can always pot in a clear plastic ventilated pot and insert in the terracotta for display. Just make sure there’s a little gap between the plastic and the decorative pot for air movement.

### Matilda commented on 2024-04-25

I have a mini orchid in terracotta and it’s doing okay! I just keep an eye on it and make sure it’s drying out properly

### Central Florida noob commented on 2024-05-02

Motes(see YouTube) says clay pots are the best. You can see moisture on the outside of the pot and it helps pull the water away from the plant.

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