What is the capacity of the Modiform ORC15?
The ORC15 has a growing volume of approximately 1.41 litres, or 1,410cc.
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Modiform ORC15 15cm Transparent Orchid Pot - 1.41L Clear Professional Growing Pot
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The Modiform ORC15 is a purpose-designed 15cm transparent orchid pot combining excellent drainage, high transparency and a professional 1.41 litre growing volume for orchid production, potting-on and retail presentation.
Unlike a conventional opaque nursery pot, the ORC15 is manufactured specifically for orchids. Its highly transparent construction allows the root system and growing medium to remain visible, making it easier to monitor root development, moisture levels and general plant condition without repeatedly disturbing the plant.
The specialised base incorporates generous drainage, helping excess irrigation water leave the container efficiently. This is particularly important for epiphytic orchids grown in free-draining bark and specialist orchid substrates where prolonged waterlogging around the roots should be avoided.
With an actual top diameter of approximately 14.7cm, a height of 13.2cm and a volume of 1.41 litres, the ORC15 is a practical professional production pot for established orchids requiring more root volume than smaller propagation and nursery sizes.
Why choose the Modiform ORC15 Orchid Pot?
- Purpose-designed for orchids - part of Modiform's specialist professional orchid pot range.
- Highly transparent construction - allows easy inspection of roots and growing media.
- Excellent drainage - specialised base design allows excess irrigation water to escape efficiently.
- 1.41L growing volume - useful capacity for established orchids and potting-on.
- 14.7cm actual diameter - commercially classed as a 15cm orchid pot.
- 13.2cm high - provides useful depth while maintaining the specialist orchid-pot format.
- Professional production design - suitable for nurseries, specialist orchid growers and retail plant production.
- Root visibility - helps growers assess root colour, condition and development without removing the plant.
- Easier irrigation assessment - visibility of the substrate helps indicate whether the growing medium is still moist or approaching the next irrigation point.
- Retail-friendly presentation - the clear container allows healthy roots to remain visible to the customer.
Why do orchids benefit from transparent pots?
Many commonly cultivated orchids, particularly epiphytic types such as Phalaenopsis, develop thick specialised roots that behave differently from the roots of conventional soil-grown plants.
A transparent pot makes those roots visible, giving the grower a useful indication of plant condition and moisture status. Healthy orchid roots can change appearance as they move between wet and dry conditions, making visual inspection a valuable part of irrigation management.
Transparency also allows light to reach roots around the outside of the container, closely matching the exposed or semi-exposed root environment experienced by many epiphytic orchids in nature.
Specialist drainage for orchid substrates
Modiform lists perfect drainage as one of the key design features of its professional orchid pot range.
The ORC15 incorporates substantial openings in the base, allowing irrigation water to move rapidly through an appropriate free-draining growing medium. This helps prevent water from remaining trapped at the bottom of the container.
Good drainage is especially important when using coarse orchid bark and other open substrates. The container and growing medium should work together to provide moisture around the roots while retaining sufficient air space for healthy root function.
Monitor roots without disturbing the plant
One of the most useful advantages of the ORC15 is the ability to inspect the root system through the side of the container.
Growers can monitor root development, substrate condition and moisture without repeatedly lifting the orchid from its pot. This can help identify when a plant is establishing well, when the growing medium is breaking down or when the orchid may be approaching the point where repotting is required.
For commercial production, transparent containers can also make routine crop inspection faster because root development can be assessed without destructive sampling.
Choosing a growing medium
The ORC15 should be paired with a growing medium appropriate to the orchid species being cultivated. For many epiphytic orchids this means a coarse, open and well-aerated substrate rather than conventional multipurpose compost.
Suitable media may include graded orchid bark or specialist orchid mixes incorporating materials selected to balance drainage, moisture retention and air-filled porosity.
Avoid tightly compacting the medium around the root system. Orchid roots generally perform best where the substrate retains an open structure and irrigation water can drain freely.
Watering orchids in a transparent pot
The clear walls make it considerably easier to judge conditions inside the container before watering. Rather than watering solely according to a fixed calendar, the grower can inspect the roots and growing medium and irrigate according to actual plant conditions.
After irrigation, allow excess water to drain completely through the base. If the ORC15 is placed inside a decorative outer pot, ensure water is not left permanently standing around the bottom of the growing pot.
Irrigation frequency will vary with orchid species, substrate, temperature, humidity, plant size and season.
Professional nursery & retail production
Modiform's ORC range is designed for professional orchid production as well as individual specialist growers.
The ORC15 combines a consistent commercial format with the practical benefits of high transparency and specialist drainage. Its 1.41 litre capacity provides useful growing volume for larger production plants while retaining a manageable 15cm nominal diameter.
For volume users, the ORC15 is supplied in commercial quantities, with Modiform listing a standard pallet quantity of 9,240 pots.
Modiform ORC15 Orchid Pot product details
| Brand | Modiform |
|---|---|
| Product code | ORC15 |
| Product type | Professional transparent orchid pot |
| Nominal size | 15cm |
| Actual diameter | Approximately 14.7cm |
| Height | Approximately 13.2cm |
| Volume | Approximately 1.41L / 1,410cc |
| Colour | Transparent / clear |
| Drainage | Specialist base drainage for orchid production |
| Primary application | Orchids and specialist plant production |
| Pallet quantity | 9,240 pots |
Modiform 15cm Transparent Orchid Pot FAQs
What are the actual dimensions of the ORC15?
Although commercially described as a 15cm pot, Modiform specifies an actual diameter of approximately 14.7cm and a height of approximately 13.2cm.
Why are orchid pots transparent?
A transparent pot allows the root system and growing medium to be inspected without removing the plant. It also allows light to reach roots growing around the outside of the container.
Is the ORC15 suitable for Phalaenopsis orchids?
Yes. Transparent, well-drained containers are particularly useful for commonly cultivated epiphytic orchids such as Phalaenopsis, provided the pot size and growing medium are appropriate for the individual plant.
Does the Modiform ORC15 have drainage holes?
Yes. The ORC15 is designed with substantial base drainage, which Modiform identifies as a key feature of its professional orchid pot range.
What growing medium should I use?
Use a medium appropriate to the orchid species. Many epiphytic orchids perform well in coarse orchid bark or specialist open mixes designed to provide both moisture retention and good root aeration.
Can I put the clear pot inside a decorative planter?
Yes. Transparent orchid growing pots are commonly placed inside decorative outer pots. Remove or drain any standing water after irrigation so the growing pot is not left permanently sitting in water.
How can the clear pot help with watering?
Being able to see the roots and growing medium gives a much better indication of conditions inside the container, allowing irrigation decisions to be based on the plant and substrate rather than a fixed watering schedule.
When should an orchid be moved into a 15cm pot?
Pot size should be chosen according to the root system rather than foliage size alone. Orchids generally perform better in a suitably close-fitting container than in a pot containing a large volume of unused growing medium.
Is this pot suitable for commercial orchid production?
Yes. The ORC15 forms part of Modiform's professional orchid pot range and is suitable for nursery production, specialist orchid growing and retail plant presentation.
How many ORC15 pots are supplied on a pallet?
Modiform lists a standard pallet quantity of 9,240 ORC15 pots. Commercial pallet quantities can be subject to current manufacturer packing arrangements.
Can the pot be reused?
Where the pot remains in good condition it can be reused. For professional propagation or nursery applications, clean and sanitise previously used containers appropriately before introducing another plant.
Modiform ORC15 15cm Transparent Orchid Pot - 1.41L Clear Professional Growing Pot
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£0.19
Unit price perThe Modiform ORC15 is a purpose-designed 15cm transparent orchid pot combining excellent drainage, high transparency and a professional 1.41 litre growing volume for orchid production, potting-on and retail presentation.
Unlike a conventional opaque nursery pot, the ORC15 is manufactured specifically for orchids. Its highly transparent construction allows the root system and growing medium to remain visible, making it easier to monitor root development, moisture levels and general plant condition without repeatedly disturbing the plant.
The specialised base incorporates generous drainage, helping excess irrigation water leave the container efficiently. This is particularly important for epiphytic orchids grown in free-draining bark and specialist orchid substrates where prolonged waterlogging around the roots should be avoided.
With an actual top diameter of approximately 14.7cm, a height of 13.2cm and a volume of 1.41 litres, the ORC15 is a practical professional production pot for established orchids requiring more root volume than smaller propagation and nursery sizes.
Why choose the Modiform ORC15 Orchid Pot?
- Purpose-designed for orchids - part of Modiform's specialist professional orchid pot range.
- Highly transparent construction - allows easy inspection of roots and growing media.
- Excellent drainage - specialised base design allows excess irrigation water to escape efficiently.
- 1.41L growing volume - useful capacity for established orchids and potting-on.
- 14.7cm actual diameter - commercially classed as a 15cm orchid pot.
- 13.2cm high - provides useful depth while maintaining the specialist orchid-pot format.
- Professional production design - suitable for nurseries, specialist orchid growers and retail plant production.
- Root visibility - helps growers assess root colour, condition and development without removing the plant.
- Easier irrigation assessment - visibility of the substrate helps indicate whether the growing medium is still moist or approaching the next irrigation point.
- Retail-friendly presentation - the clear container allows healthy roots to remain visible to the customer.
Why do orchids benefit from transparent pots?
Many commonly cultivated orchids, particularly epiphytic types such as Phalaenopsis, develop thick specialised roots that behave differently from the roots of conventional soil-grown plants.
A transparent pot makes those roots visible, giving the grower a useful indication of plant condition and moisture status. Healthy orchid roots can change appearance as they move between wet and dry conditions, making visual inspection a valuable part of irrigation management.
Transparency also allows light to reach roots around the outside of the container, closely matching the exposed or semi-exposed root environment experienced by many epiphytic orchids in nature.
Specialist drainage for orchid substrates
Modiform lists perfect drainage as one of the key design features of its professional orchid pot range.
The ORC15 incorporates substantial openings in the base, allowing irrigation water to move rapidly through an appropriate free-draining growing medium. This helps prevent water from remaining trapped at the bottom of the container.
Good drainage is especially important when using coarse orchid bark and other open substrates. The container and growing medium should work together to provide moisture around the roots while retaining sufficient air space for healthy root function.
Monitor roots without disturbing the plant
One of the most useful advantages of the ORC15 is the ability to inspect the root system through the side of the container.
Growers can monitor root development, substrate condition and moisture without repeatedly lifting the orchid from its pot. This can help identify when a plant is establishing well, when the growing medium is breaking down or when the orchid may be approaching the point where repotting is required.
For commercial production, transparent containers can also make routine crop inspection faster because root development can be assessed without destructive sampling.
Choosing a growing medium
The ORC15 should be paired with a growing medium appropriate to the orchid species being cultivated. For many epiphytic orchids this means a coarse, open and well-aerated substrate rather than conventional multipurpose compost.
Suitable media may include graded orchid bark or specialist orchid mixes incorporating materials selected to balance drainage, moisture retention and air-filled porosity.
Avoid tightly compacting the medium around the root system. Orchid roots generally perform best where the substrate retains an open structure and irrigation water can drain freely.
Watering orchids in a transparent pot
The clear walls make it considerably easier to judge conditions inside the container before watering. Rather than watering solely according to a fixed calendar, the grower can inspect the roots and growing medium and irrigate according to actual plant conditions.
After irrigation, allow excess water to drain completely through the base. If the ORC15 is placed inside a decorative outer pot, ensure water is not left permanently standing around the bottom of the growing pot.
Irrigation frequency will vary with orchid species, substrate, temperature, humidity, plant size and season.
Professional nursery & retail production
Modiform's ORC range is designed for professional orchid production as well as individual specialist growers.
The ORC15 combines a consistent commercial format with the practical benefits of high transparency and specialist drainage. Its 1.41 litre capacity provides useful growing volume for larger production plants while retaining a manageable 15cm nominal diameter.
For volume users, the ORC15 is supplied in commercial quantities, with Modiform listing a standard pallet quantity of 9,240 pots.
Modiform ORC15 Orchid Pot product details
| Brand | Modiform |
|---|---|
| Product code | ORC15 |
| Product type | Professional transparent orchid pot |
| Nominal size | 15cm |
| Actual diameter | Approximately 14.7cm |
| Height | Approximately 13.2cm |
| Volume | Approximately 1.41L / 1,410cc |
| Colour | Transparent / clear |
| Drainage | Specialist base drainage for orchid production |
| Primary application | Orchids and specialist plant production |
| Pallet quantity | 9,240 pots |
Modiform 15cm Transparent Orchid Pot FAQs
What is the capacity of the Modiform ORC15?
The ORC15 has a growing volume of approximately 1.41 litres, or 1,410cc.
What are the actual dimensions of the ORC15?
Although commercially described as a 15cm pot, Modiform specifies an actual diameter of approximately 14.7cm and a height of approximately 13.2cm.
Why are orchid pots transparent?
A transparent pot allows the root system and growing medium to be inspected without removing the plant. It also allows light to reach roots growing around the outside of the container.
Is the ORC15 suitable for Phalaenopsis orchids?
Yes. Transparent, well-drained containers are particularly useful for commonly cultivated epiphytic orchids such as Phalaenopsis, provided the pot size and growing medium are appropriate for the individual plant.
Does the Modiform ORC15 have drainage holes?
Yes. The ORC15 is designed with substantial base drainage, which Modiform identifies as a key feature of its professional orchid pot range.
What growing medium should I use?
Use a medium appropriate to the orchid species. Many epiphytic orchids perform well in coarse orchid bark or specialist open mixes designed to provide both moisture retention and good root aeration.
Can I put the clear pot inside a decorative planter?
Yes. Transparent orchid growing pots are commonly placed inside decorative outer pots. Remove or drain any standing water after irrigation so the growing pot is not left permanently sitting in water.
How can the clear pot help with watering?
Being able to see the roots and growing medium gives a much better indication of conditions inside the container, allowing irrigation decisions to be based on the plant and substrate rather than a fixed watering schedule.
When should an orchid be moved into a 15cm pot?
Pot size should be chosen according to the root system rather than foliage size alone. Orchids generally perform better in a suitably close-fitting container than in a pot containing a large volume of unused growing medium.
Is this pot suitable for commercial orchid production?
Yes. The ORC15 forms part of Modiform's professional orchid pot range and is suitable for nursery production, specialist orchid growing and retail plant presentation.
How many ORC15 pots are supplied on a pallet?
Modiform lists a standard pallet quantity of 9,240 ORC15 pots. Commercial pallet quantities can be subject to current manufacturer packing arrangements.
Can the pot be reused?
Where the pot remains in good condition it can be reused. For professional propagation or nursery applications, clean and sanitise previously used containers appropriately before introducing another plant.
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