Orchid Planter

An orchid planter that allows air flow to the roots.  The roots eventually grow and intertwine through the holes.  As orchids need orchid bark to grow in there’s no soil to fall out the holes - any bark that dislodges initially can easily be popped back in.  To water you can either water in small amounts or put the entire planter in the sink, thoroughly water your orchid and let the water drain through the holes.

This planter is made from stoneware and made on my potters wheel.  The holes are then cut out at the leather hard stage before being smoothed out and bisque fired.  I then glazed it with 6 layers of blue and green glaze.  There is a built in water catcher at the bottom.  The glaze on this planter looks different in different lights - under more light it has a lot more blue hues, in less light it’s more green. 

This orchid planter measures approximately 12 cms high by approximately 14 cms wide.  The plant is not included - the photo with the plant is for illustrative purposes only.

All my items are made by me at my studio in Old Parish, Co. Waterford.  No two are the same - everything is one off and unique and perfectly imperfect.