AN ORCHID A DAY EPISODE 725 I 24*UPDATE: NEW PHALAENOPSIS ORCHIDS AFTER REHYDRATING THEIR roots

02:08 He explains how newly purchased or arrived phalaenopsis plants come in plastic pots with moss or water inside. He talks about how the roots will only uptake as much water as they need and will move away from the water source. He also mentions that the moisture usually collects at the bottom of the pot, which is where the roots will seek it. He believes that the plants prefer to be in the air rather than consistently soaking. He shows how the vellum of the plant has turned and has no moisture left in it. He explains that the plastic pots are a perfect fit and create a community around the plant as the moisture evaporates and remains around the sides. He provides a further explanation of how he deals with newly purchased phalaenopsis in plastic pots.