What is the actual size of the Modiform ORC9?
The ORC9 is sold as a nominal 9cm orchid pot. Modiform specifies an upper diameter of approximately 8.8cm, a height of approximately 8.4cm and a volume of 345ml.
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Modiform ORC9 9cm Transparent Orchid Pot - 345ml Clear Professional Growing Pot
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The Modiform ORC9 is a highly transparent 9cm orchid pot designed specifically for professional orchid production, providing excellent root visibility, effective drainage and a compact 345ml growing volume.
Orchids have very different root-zone requirements from many conventional container plants. The ORC9 combines a highly transparent pot body with a specialist drainage base, helping growers maintain the open, well-drained growing conditions required by many commercially produced orchids.
Its clear construction makes the root system and growing medium visible without removing the plant from its container. This is particularly useful when assessing root development, moisture levels and general root-zone condition during production.
With an actual upper diameter of approximately 8.8cm, a height of approximately 8.4cm and a volume of 345ml, the ORC9 is a compact professional format suited to young orchids, smaller specimens and propagation or growing-on stages.
Why choose the Modiform ORC9 Orchid Pot?
- Designed specifically for orchids - part of Modiform's specialist transparent orchid pot range.
- Highly transparent construction - provides excellent visibility of roots and growing media.
- Easy root monitoring - inspect root development without repeatedly disturbing the plant.
- Excellent drainage - specialist base design allows excess irrigation water to escape efficiently.
- Compact 345ml volume - useful for young orchids and smaller plants.
- Approx. 8.8cm upper diameter - sold as the convenient nominal 9cm size.
- Approx. 8.4cm high - compact professional production format.
- Professional nursery design - suitable for commercial orchid production as well as specialist home growing.
- Production-to-retail presentation - transparent construction allows customers and growers to see the root system.
- High-volume commercial format - 41,080 pots per full pallet.
See the orchid root system without disturbing the plant
One of the main advantages of a transparent orchid pot is the ability to assess what is happening below the surface of the growing medium.
Root condition can provide useful information about both plant health and moisture status. Rather than lifting an orchid from its pot to inspect the root system, growers can observe much of the root zone directly through the transparent container.
This is particularly useful with orchids such as Phalaenopsis, where visible roots can help growers judge changes in moisture and identify developing root problems earlier.
Specialist drainage for orchid growing
Modiform describes its orchid pot range as providing perfect drainage, with a specialist base designed to allow irrigation water to move freely away from the root zone.
This is important because many orchids are naturally adapted to highly aerated root environments and perform poorly when their roots remain continually saturated.
The pot should therefore be used with an appropriate free-draining orchid growing medium and an irrigation regime suited to the particular species, crop stage and growing environment.
Ideal for young orchids & specialist plants
The compact ORC9 is particularly useful for smaller orchids and plants progressing through earlier production stages. Its 345ml volume provides a controlled root environment without unnecessarily over-potting a young plant.
Typical applications include:
- Young Phalaenopsis orchids
- Smaller orchid varieties
- Orchid propagation and growing-on
- Young epiphytic plants
- Specialist plants where visible roots are useful
- Professional orchid nursery production
- Retail-ready orchid plants
Pot size should always be selected according to the actual root mass rather than simply the size of the foliage. Orchids generally benefit from an appropriately sized container rather than excessive unused growing-media volume.
Choosing growing media for the ORC9
The ORC9 is designed to work with the open, free-draining substrates commonly used for orchids. Suitable media vary according to species and production system but may include appropriately graded orchid bark and other specialist components selected to maintain air around the roots.
Avoid treating an orchid pot like a conventional soil-filled plant pot. The physical structure of the growing medium is particularly important because orchid roots require an appropriate balance of moisture and aeration.
The transparent pot makes it considerably easier to observe the condition of both the roots and growing medium as irrigation practices are adjusted.
Using a transparent pot to manage watering
A clear orchid pot gives growers another useful indicator when deciding whether irrigation is required. Root appearance, visible moisture and the condition of the growing medium can all be considered alongside the weight of the pot and the requirements of the individual orchid.
Water thoroughly when required and allow excess water to drain freely. Avoid allowing the container to remain standing in water for prolonged periods unless this forms part of a specific production method appropriate to the crop.
Irrigation frequency will vary considerably with temperature, humidity, airflow, plant size and the type of growing medium used, so a fixed watering schedule is rarely appropriate.
Professional Modiform orchid production pot
The ORC9 is part of Modiform's specialist orchid container range, developed for efficient professional production rather than simply being a standard nursery pot manufactured in clear plastic.
Its combination of transparency, drainage and consistent dimensions makes it suitable for growers producing orchids in substantial numbers while still offering the visual benefits valued by specialist retailers and consumers.
With 41,080 pots per full pallet, the ORC9 is available in the quantities required for large-scale professional orchid production.
Modiform ORC9 Orchid Pot product details
| Manufacturer | Modiform |
|---|---|
| Product code | ORC9 |
| Product type | Transparent orchid growing pot |
| Nominal size | 9cm |
| Actual upper diameter | Approx. 8.8cm |
| Height | Approx. 8.4cm |
| Volume | 345ml (345cc) |
| Base measurement | 5.5mm |
| Material | Thermoformed polypropylene (PP) |
| Colour | Transparent |
| Drainage | Specialist orchid drainage base |
| Primary application | Orchid growing, propagation and professional nursery production |
| Pallet quantity | 41,080 pots |
Modiform ORC9 9cm Orchid Pot FAQs
Why are transparent pots useful for orchids?
A transparent pot allows the roots and growing medium to be inspected without removing the plant from its container, making it easier to monitor root development and moisture conditions.
Is the ORC9 designed specifically for orchids?
Yes. ORC9 is part of Modiform's specialist transparent orchid pot range and incorporates a base designed around the drainage requirements of orchid production.
What volume does the ORC9 hold?
The Modiform ORC9 has a specified volume of 345cc, equivalent to 345ml or 0.345 litres.
Is the ORC9 suitable for Phalaenopsis orchids?
It can be suitable for appropriately sized Phalaenopsis plants, particularly where the existing root mass suits the compact 345ml container. Select the pot according to root volume rather than foliage size alone.
What growing medium should I use?
Use a specialist orchid substrate appropriate to the species and growing conditions. Many orchids require a relatively open, free-draining medium that maintains air around the roots.
Can I monitor watering through the clear pot?
Yes. The transparent body allows growers to observe visible moisture, the growing medium and much of the root system, providing useful additional information when deciding whether irrigation is required.
Can the ORC9 be placed inside a decorative orchid planter?
Yes, provided the outer planter is appropriately sized and does not cause water to remain around the base of the growing pot after irrigation.
Is this only suitable for commercial growers?
No. Although designed for professional orchid production, the same transparency and drainage characteristics make it useful for specialist orchid growers and home enthusiasts.
When should I move an orchid into a larger pot?
Repot when the root system, growing medium or plant condition indicates that additional space or fresh substrate is required. Avoid automatically moving orchids into oversized containers, as an appropriately sized root zone is generally preferable.
Can the clear pot help identify unhealthy roots?
Yes. Visibility makes it easier to notice changes in root condition without disturbing the plant, although root appearance varies between orchid species and with moisture status.
How many Modiform ORC9 pots are supplied on a pallet?
The current commercial pallet quantity for the ORC9 is 41,080 pots. Pallet quantities can change, so large-volume customers should confirm current packing information when ordering.
Modiform ORC9 9cm Transparent Orchid Pot - 345ml Clear Professional Growing Pot
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7
£0.07
Unit price perThe Modiform ORC9 is a highly transparent 9cm orchid pot designed specifically for professional orchid production, providing excellent root visibility, effective drainage and a compact 345ml growing volume.
Orchids have very different root-zone requirements from many conventional container plants. The ORC9 combines a highly transparent pot body with a specialist drainage base, helping growers maintain the open, well-drained growing conditions required by many commercially produced orchids.
Its clear construction makes the root system and growing medium visible without removing the plant from its container. This is particularly useful when assessing root development, moisture levels and general root-zone condition during production.
With an actual upper diameter of approximately 8.8cm, a height of approximately 8.4cm and a volume of 345ml, the ORC9 is a compact professional format suited to young orchids, smaller specimens and propagation or growing-on stages.
Why choose the Modiform ORC9 Orchid Pot?
- Designed specifically for orchids - part of Modiform's specialist transparent orchid pot range.
- Highly transparent construction - provides excellent visibility of roots and growing media.
- Easy root monitoring - inspect root development without repeatedly disturbing the plant.
- Excellent drainage - specialist base design allows excess irrigation water to escape efficiently.
- Compact 345ml volume - useful for young orchids and smaller plants.
- Approx. 8.8cm upper diameter - sold as the convenient nominal 9cm size.
- Approx. 8.4cm high - compact professional production format.
- Professional nursery design - suitable for commercial orchid production as well as specialist home growing.
- Production-to-retail presentation - transparent construction allows customers and growers to see the root system.
- High-volume commercial format - 41,080 pots per full pallet.
See the orchid root system without disturbing the plant
One of the main advantages of a transparent orchid pot is the ability to assess what is happening below the surface of the growing medium.
Root condition can provide useful information about both plant health and moisture status. Rather than lifting an orchid from its pot to inspect the root system, growers can observe much of the root zone directly through the transparent container.
This is particularly useful with orchids such as Phalaenopsis, where visible roots can help growers judge changes in moisture and identify developing root problems earlier.
Specialist drainage for orchid growing
Modiform describes its orchid pot range as providing perfect drainage, with a specialist base designed to allow irrigation water to move freely away from the root zone.
This is important because many orchids are naturally adapted to highly aerated root environments and perform poorly when their roots remain continually saturated.
The pot should therefore be used with an appropriate free-draining orchid growing medium and an irrigation regime suited to the particular species, crop stage and growing environment.
Ideal for young orchids & specialist plants
The compact ORC9 is particularly useful for smaller orchids and plants progressing through earlier production stages. Its 345ml volume provides a controlled root environment without unnecessarily over-potting a young plant.
Typical applications include:
- Young Phalaenopsis orchids
- Smaller orchid varieties
- Orchid propagation and growing-on
- Young epiphytic plants
- Specialist plants where visible roots are useful
- Professional orchid nursery production
- Retail-ready orchid plants
Pot size should always be selected according to the actual root mass rather than simply the size of the foliage. Orchids generally benefit from an appropriately sized container rather than excessive unused growing-media volume.
Choosing growing media for the ORC9
The ORC9 is designed to work with the open, free-draining substrates commonly used for orchids. Suitable media vary according to species and production system but may include appropriately graded orchid bark and other specialist components selected to maintain air around the roots.
Avoid treating an orchid pot like a conventional soil-filled plant pot. The physical structure of the growing medium is particularly important because orchid roots require an appropriate balance of moisture and aeration.
The transparent pot makes it considerably easier to observe the condition of both the roots and growing medium as irrigation practices are adjusted.
Using a transparent pot to manage watering
A clear orchid pot gives growers another useful indicator when deciding whether irrigation is required. Root appearance, visible moisture and the condition of the growing medium can all be considered alongside the weight of the pot and the requirements of the individual orchid.
Water thoroughly when required and allow excess water to drain freely. Avoid allowing the container to remain standing in water for prolonged periods unless this forms part of a specific production method appropriate to the crop.
Irrigation frequency will vary considerably with temperature, humidity, airflow, plant size and the type of growing medium used, so a fixed watering schedule is rarely appropriate.
Professional Modiform orchid production pot
The ORC9 is part of Modiform's specialist orchid container range, developed for efficient professional production rather than simply being a standard nursery pot manufactured in clear plastic.
Its combination of transparency, drainage and consistent dimensions makes it suitable for growers producing orchids in substantial numbers while still offering the visual benefits valued by specialist retailers and consumers.
With 41,080 pots per full pallet, the ORC9 is available in the quantities required for large-scale professional orchid production.
Modiform ORC9 Orchid Pot product details
| Manufacturer | Modiform |
|---|---|
| Product code | ORC9 |
| Product type | Transparent orchid growing pot |
| Nominal size | 9cm |
| Actual upper diameter | Approx. 8.8cm |
| Height | Approx. 8.4cm |
| Volume | 345ml (345cc) |
| Base measurement | 5.5mm |
| Material | Thermoformed polypropylene (PP) |
| Colour | Transparent |
| Drainage | Specialist orchid drainage base |
| Primary application | Orchid growing, propagation and professional nursery production |
| Pallet quantity | 41,080 pots |
Modiform ORC9 9cm Orchid Pot FAQs
What is the actual size of the Modiform ORC9?
The ORC9 is sold as a nominal 9cm orchid pot. Modiform specifies an upper diameter of approximately 8.8cm, a height of approximately 8.4cm and a volume of 345ml.
Why are transparent pots useful for orchids?
A transparent pot allows the roots and growing medium to be inspected without removing the plant from its container, making it easier to monitor root development and moisture conditions.
Is the ORC9 designed specifically for orchids?
Yes. ORC9 is part of Modiform's specialist transparent orchid pot range and incorporates a base designed around the drainage requirements of orchid production.
What volume does the ORC9 hold?
The Modiform ORC9 has a specified volume of 345cc, equivalent to 345ml or 0.345 litres.
Is the ORC9 suitable for Phalaenopsis orchids?
It can be suitable for appropriately sized Phalaenopsis plants, particularly where the existing root mass suits the compact 345ml container. Select the pot according to root volume rather than foliage size alone.
What growing medium should I use?
Use a specialist orchid substrate appropriate to the species and growing conditions. Many orchids require a relatively open, free-draining medium that maintains air around the roots.
Can I monitor watering through the clear pot?
Yes. The transparent body allows growers to observe visible moisture, the growing medium and much of the root system, providing useful additional information when deciding whether irrigation is required.
Can the ORC9 be placed inside a decorative orchid planter?
Yes, provided the outer planter is appropriately sized and does not cause water to remain around the base of the growing pot after irrigation.
Is this only suitable for commercial growers?
No. Although designed for professional orchid production, the same transparency and drainage characteristics make it useful for specialist orchid growers and home enthusiasts.
When should I move an orchid into a larger pot?
Repot when the root system, growing medium or plant condition indicates that additional space or fresh substrate is required. Avoid automatically moving orchids into oversized containers, as an appropriately sized root zone is generally preferable.
Can the clear pot help identify unhealthy roots?
Yes. Visibility makes it easier to notice changes in root condition without disturbing the plant, although root appearance varies between orchid species and with moisture status.
How many Modiform ORC9 pots are supplied on a pallet?
The current commercial pallet quantity for the ORC9 is 41,080 pots. Pallet quantities can change, so large-volume customers should confirm current packing information when ordering.
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