CHULA ORCHID SUPPLIES from CHULA ORCHIDS 31170 S. 2ND STREET (WTL) LEBANON, OR 97355 PHONE: 800 621 4923
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4.1 Clear pots
The big difference is these are all made with no color. They are"clear see thru plastic pots", and they have an ultra violet inhibitor to make them last a lot longer if they get some direct sunlight. They aren't clear like glass, they are kinda opaque, but the roots get light, and you can see right thru them! We settled on the "no slot" pots after growing in them for awhile. When we grew in slotted clear pots in trays they all soon grew into each other until picking up one you picked them all up. The roots went from pot to pot to pot thru the slots. We have two now that are slotted but the slots are much thinner and we hope that will cut down on the roots geting out. I've been using them since about 1990, watching the roots and best of all watching the watering. There is some talk saying the roots grow better by giving the plants light on the roots. I haven't noticed any thing from that, how could I tell? But I DO notice my plants are growing much better, less crown rot, and roots that actually penetrate the bark down into he pot. You will be surprised how much better you can control your watering when you don't have to worry about the mix still might be wet, but i looks dry thing. Many customers came to my place with dying plants, especially Phals, and wanted to know what's wrong? All swore they did not water too much, only when the bark dried out, like now, haven't watered in a week or so. I'd say, "May I repot the plant for you now?" "Well sure, but i doesn't need it!!" So we'd go to the potting bench and I would knock the "dry" plant out of the pot. The top 1/3rd fo the pot was dry, the next 1/3rd pretty wet, the bottom 1/3rd sloppy and gooey wet!! You just cannot tell this without taking the plant out and looking at the mix. Does this pot need water? Take a look,,, nope, I can still see moisture in the bottom of the pot, so I don't water. Oh Yeah! Clearly time to water. It has really enhanced my growing. I can tell for sure, without a doubt, whether the mix is wet. I don't have to stick my finger in it, I just look thru the total window and I can see all the mix on the outside of the pot nicely. I know now exactly when to water. I have found after checking many pots, when I can see no moisture on the sides, there is still a tiny bit in the middle of the mix, and that's perfect for watering. Not totally dry, but ready to be watered. This really helped with my African Violets also. I rotted a few of those in the past!! I have noticed lately when I am now watering better, the roots seem to move on down thru the pot better. If you keep it too wet, the roots will generally not go down in the mix but sorta skip across the top and out over the edge. You don't have to put every plant you have in them if you don't want to. Get a few, and place them around among your other pots. When they need water, if the drainage is about the same, so do the others. If the clear ones still show moisture, even though you can't see it in the other pots it is probably there. Other than being clear see thru pots, these are exactly the same as other plastic pots. A Little About The Process of Manufacture - How much are they? Almost the same as ordinary pots at the local nursery! New prices due to pots being a petroleum product based on the cost of oil, prices go up and down and up and up and up and down,,,,etc.. I do pay a premium for them because of several things. The manufacturer has to stop his press line, clean all of the colored plastic out of the injection presses, refill with clear plastic, which, has already been augmented with the UV inhibitor and restart for my production. Then, when the run is finished the presses have to be cleaned again, and new plastic added. (That is NOT his favorite thing to do, LOL..) I also try to wait to have a size run that is scheduled to be run in green, that way there is no special die handling. If it wasn't for the great co-operation of the McConkey Company I could not get it done in these small amounts. There are a number of Asian produced pots showing up now. I have one myself, the 3.00NCUV. But these do not have any UV inhibitor added. I don't expect a problem with the 3" pot in breaking when you pick it up, but I am sure the larger and older those pots get the more pronounced the problem will be. I am currently discussing with a Chinese Firm who has a pot I like the design of about adding the UV inhibitor, and they first were stunned, then now are becoming helpful after looking into the process. So we may have another later, minimum order 400,000 or something like that (we gotta talk more, LOL) Other companies will make clear pots but there minimum purchase for each size is more that all the orchids growers in ' the whole world will ever use. There are just not that many orchid growers I!! Algae? With this much light you are bound to grow some algae. Algae is NOT bad for the plants however. It does make it difficult to see thru the pots. Some of the best most vigorous Cattleyas with big fat beautiful bulbs and massive root systems were grown outside up near the shade cloth with tons of light and tons of algae in the pots. It appears it benefitted the plants. I any algae bothers you, use a 1% solution of Clorox ,1 1/4 ounce of Clorox mixed in one gallon of water, and run that thru the pots once in awhile whenever you feel it needs it. You can actually spray this solution all over your plants, flowers, walks whatever, it will bother nothing but the algae. I tried it first at .05%, half strength, it bothered nothing either, not even the algae! It will aid in the general cleanliness of your plants and growing area. I have to give credit for this advice to George Vasquez of Zuma Canyon Orchids.
WHOLESALE PRICES ARE SHOWN GREEN. ALL OF THESE CLEAR POTS CAN BE PURCHASED FROM US ONE AT A TIME OR IN MULTI-CASE LOTS. WE WILL QUOTE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OF A FEW EACH OR CASES WHEN YOU ASK.
For those of you who want to purchase just a few pots, it may be cheaper for you to contact folks who purchase every clear pot we sell. Than means you probably will save some money on the shipping. See below for their addresses in Virginia, Michigan, Maine, Texas, Alaska and California. If you wish, we can ship from 1 to thousands from here in Oregon as we do sell individual pots from this page on the website. Get a quote from us and a quote from them to see which way saves you money.
#2.25NCUV - 2 1/4 square x 3 1/4 deep. A seedling pot for just about anything including vegetables. You will be able to watch the roots as they progress. This was my most requested pot size I didn't already have so,,, they are finally here. Pots are see thru clear and extremely light but with a UV inhibitor that will make them last for you. Less than a case of (1000) are .25¢ each (weight of 1 - .4960 oz.) WHOLESALE - Case of 1000 $131.04 (.1310 each) Weight 31 pounds/case NEW! #3.00NCUV - 3" round x 2 3/4 deep. Slotted half way up the sides and the whole bottom with a raised center in the bottom for maximum air circulation this is a new pot in our line, (One of Peters Phals in a 3.0NCUV" pot). from China and no UV inhibitor. Pots are thicker than normal and if used inside will provide years of service. Less than a case of (200) are .35¢ each (weight of 1 - .23668 oz.) BULK HOBBY SIZE - Case of 200 $48.00 (.24 each) Can be Shipped Priority Mail Flat Rate for $9.30 WHOLESALE - Case of 688 $154.80 (.2250 each) Weight 20 pounds/case . #3.25NCUV - 3 1/4 square x 3 1/4 deep Heavy duty pot with no lip and plenty of drainage.and ultra violet inhibitor. Extremely heavy duty, but very re-usable, with the ultra-violet inhibitor should last a long long time. Less than a case of (500) .45 each (weight of 1 - .51323 oz.) WHOLESALE - Case of 500 $157.00 (.3140 each) Weight 32 pounds/case . #3.50NCUV - 3 1/2 inch square x 4 tall , great drainage, McConkey's #SR350-1 NC. These are now made with the ultra violet inhibitor so they can be used outside in full sun. Less than a case of (500) are .35 cents each ) (weight of 1 - .42081 oz.) (78) pots of these pots can be sent in a Flat Rate Priority Mail Box anywhere in the US or it's posessions for $36.00, and that includes the postage WHOLESALE - Case of 500 $118.50 (.2370 each) Weight 22 pounds/case #4.00NCUV - 4 inch diameter x 3 1/2 deep, great little pot, short as requested! Lots of drainage, has a cone shape in the bottom for better circulation. Includes UV inhibitor to lengthen lifetime of the pot, keeps them from becoming brittle. Less than a case of (416 are .45 cents each, (weight of 1 - .42434 oz.) WHOLESALE - Case of 416 $107.49 (.2584 each) Weight 18 pounds/case #4.50NCUV - 4 1/2 inch round x 4 1/8 tall, plenty of drainage in a light round pot so many have been asking for, and besides that it's cute! Less than a case of (396) are .55 each, (weight of 1 - .46667 oz.) WHOLESALE - Case of (396) $150.04 (.3789 each) . Weight 18 pounds/case NEW! #4.50NCUVS - 4 1/2 inch round x 3 7/8 tall, PICTURE PLANTED with P. gigantea Slotted sides and slotted bottom for plenty of drainage in a heavy duty round azalea pot . Slots on the sides are many and the whole bottom is slotted. I don't think you can overwater in these but time will tell. You can see if you need more water easily. Plastic pots costs are mainly in the amount of plastic used to make the pot, these are very heavy so they cost a little more than other pots the same size, we have the UV inhibitor added to make them last you a long long time. Less than a case of (288) are .60 each, (weight of 1 - .56120 oz.) WHOLESALE - Case of (288) $138.85 (.4821each) . Weight 18 pounds/case . #5X5NCUV - 5 inch diameter x 5" deep, widely used in the orchid world. Big drainage holes on the bottom that cut thru the bottom and side together. McConkey's heavy duty SP5x5NCUV, also made with the ultra violet inhibitor to make them last longer if exposed to the sun. Excellent for Cymbidium and Oncidium type plants. Less than a case of (200) are .70 cents each. (weight of 1 - .18413 oz.)94675 WHOLESALE - Case of 200 for $107.68 (.5384 cents each) . Weight 20 pounds/case . #5.5NCUV - 51/2 inch diameter x 4 1/4 inch deep - Azalea type pots, McConkey's #R14CMNCUV - We have these made with the ultra violet inhibitor so you can use them outside in full sun if you wish. Less than a case of (184) are .75 each (weight of 1 - .96403 oz.) WHOLESALE - Case of 184 for $99.71 - (.5419 each) Weight 20 pounds/case . #6.0NCUV - 6 inch diameter x 5 1/2 deep Lots of drainage in this very light pot, 8 holes in the bottom, and small legs on the bottom to keep the pot elevated about 1/4 of an inch. That not only means good drainage but excellent circulation under the pot. Excellent for Oncidium and their complex hybrids This pot is made in Germany also and is made very similar in design to the 4.5NCUV size above. Less than a case of (198 are .85 each. (weight of 1 - .83281 oz.) WHOLESALE - Case of 198 for $120.35 - (.6078 each) Weight 18 pounds/case. . #6.5NCUV - 61/2 diameter x 5 inches deep. This heavy duty pot has five nice large round drain holes in the bottom. Excellent for large cattleya types. Less than a case of (270) are 1.00 each (weight of 1 - 1.47057 oz.) WHOLESALE - Case of 135 for $ 96.49 - (.7147 each) Weight 23 pounds/case WHOLESALE - Case of 270 for $187.96 - (.6951 each) Weight 43 pounds/case This 6.5NCUV seems to be a real popular size, so I'm going to give you a sample of prices for shipping. . #7.5NCUV - 71/2 inch diameter x 5 1/2 inch deep First, I know of no clear pot anywhere that will accommodate a large Cattleya. I have lots of Cattleyas growing in the 5 1/2 size showing great roots, now I have three to pot them on in. Also great for large Oncid's and the like. Now equipped with the ultra violet inhibitor. McConkey's #R750ANC Less than a case of (100) are 1.60 each (weight of 1 - 2.03283 oz.) WHOLESALE - Case of 100 $123.30 - (.1.233 each) Weight 21 pounds/case
AND NOW TWO NEW PLANTERS----They are available now!!!. MADE TO LAST.
This took some doing, some pleading, some storage, some $$, a good effort by a lot of people. These are two new pots we are manufacturing for the "Clear Pot With UV Protection" collection. Both of these will grow large plants, especially orchids in the specimen sizes. Cymbidiums, Cattleyas, Phaius, Dendrobiums, Epidendrums, Oncidiums and the like will especially like the strong heavy pot to hold them upright. These will last you for years and years. Re-use them, no problem. I have had some of these kicking around for 20 or more years.
12X9NCUV - 12 inch diameter x 9 deep, heavy duty excellent sturdy pot. Because these are big and sturdy, they are a lot thicker and require a good amount of the UV inhibitor to make them last. If they were completely clear they would be very brittle, for max strength like this you can still see thru them to check the roots and look for moisture. That's a Dr Thunder bottle inside this one and you can still read the label, even clearer in real life.
Less than a case of (10) are 9.00 each. WHOLESALE - Case 10 for $79.00 - ($7.90 each) Weight 18 pounds/case.
14X10NCUV - 14 inch diameter x 10 deep, heavy duty excellent sturdy pot., should last you a life time, good looking and sturdy and you can watch as the roots progress. Helps you know when to water, when NOT to water and when it's time to repot it will be self evident!!
Here are a couple of pictures to show you how well the large hybrid cattleyas will grow in the 14" pot.You can take them out of the pots they are in or, if the roots are hanging out of the pots and you don't want to tear them up, just put the whole plant, pot and all into the 14" pot and fill it up with bark or coco fiber chunks. You can knock a few holes in the old pot pretty easy without tearing up the roots and there will be no set-back when repotting this way. Picture 1 --------Picture 2
Less than a case of (10) are 12.00 each. WHOLESALE - Case 10 for $93.00 - ($9.30 each) Weight 20 pounds/case. . Small Sampler pack, one of each of all 12 sizes, but not including the 12 inch and 14 inch, $16.50 anywhere in the Continental U.S.A. sent Priority Mail Add $33 to add a 12" and a 14" also. Retailer or Large Grower - These can effectively be shipped in quantities of 200 pounds or more Fed Ex Ground to save on shipping costs. The more you order, the cheaper it seems to get for the weight involved. So drop us an email to get a quote on price and shippng in quantities of ten cases or more. Yes, these can be shipped to Canada, England, Australia, Aruba, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Alaska, Bermuda, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Guam and Hawaii for sure! Generally our shipping for pots is Fed Ex Ground unless you require faster service. They have consistently been the least cost and the most reliable (read that least breakage) of Fed Ex Ground, UPS or USPS. From here to the Los Angeles or San Franciso two days in transit .
WHOLESALE PRICES ARE SHOWN. Note: We DO sell individual pots if you like, or in case lots at a wholesale discount, but,
(ALTERNATE SOURCES FOR CLEAR NURSERY POTS ) for those of you who want to purchase just a few pots, it may be cheaper for you to contact these folks who have purchased every clear pot we sell and generally have them available at their location. That means you may save some money on the shipping. Big Leaf Orchids P.O. Box 92841 Southlake, Tx 76092 Phone: 817-945-3410 Fax 972 594-2303 MAIL ORDER ONLY phal@bigleaforchids.com peter@bigleaforchids.com Ask for Peter Charley's Greenhouse & Garden 17979 State Route 536 Mt. Vernon, WA 98273-3269 800-322-4707 Send or call for Catalog http://www.charleysgreenhouse.com Galaxy Orchids, LLC 8605 E Denver Road Mt Pleasant, Michigan 48858 Phone: 989-433-5886 Email: Website: www.galaxyorchids.com Ask for Darlene Hood Mountain Nursery 1579 Los Alamos Road Santa Rosa, CA 95409 Ph: 707 539 1880 Website: www.HoodMountain.com (just in work) E-mail: Lahana@sonic.net Ask for Lahana Kelley's Korner Orchid Supplies 24 Pocahantas Road Kittery Point, ME 03905-5304 Phone: 207 439 0922 Fax: 207 439 8202 Website: www.kkorchid.com E-mail: info@kkorchid.com Ask for John or Ulla Norma Komplin Norma's Orchid Ranch TEXAS MAIL ORDERS ONLY http://stores.ebay.com/Normas-Orchid-Ranch E-mail: nkomplin@earthlink.net Ask for Norma Quarter Acre Orchids 2804"B" Sherwood Hall Lane Alexandria, VA 22306 E-mail: info@quarteracreorchids.com Phone: (703) 328 9929 Website: www.QuarterAcreOrchids.com Ask for Stefanie Back To Index
4.3 Carrying Trays - This if for those of you who like to get your plants to the show in an upright position!! Seems the best one you have is the most likely to tip over in the car on the way to the show. These trays of all sorts and sizes can prevent that. You got to roll the van to get them out of these trays! They are especially good for those real tall plants that tip over when you look at them hard! #EJP312STW - 9 3/16 wide X 12 1/8 long Here's a great little tray, $1.00 each, only measures 9" x 12" with a dozen holes for 3" and under size pots. As you can see it has one of those tall suckers in a three inch pot, and it also has a plant in a 2" pot contained nicely, neither will tip over in it. It is also white which reflects all the light possible to the plant for good growing. From here down in the list the trays are all $2.50 each or purchase ten of them and they are $20 for the ten. They are very light and inexpensive to ship UPS Ground. You can get one or more of any to combination of 10 trays to get to the (10) tray price. #JMC1020S - 10 3/4 wide X 21 1/4 long X 2 1/4 deep - Holds 3.25 perfect and others like S55 and S2.25 #DILCTS415 - 11 3/4 wide x 19 1/2 long - Holds 15 - 4" square, even down to 3" square is ok. #EJP66STW - 12 wide X 18 long Upper left is kinda bright to see, but it holds 6 - 6" pots nicely. Also will carry down to a 4" pot with out letting them tip over. #EJP415STB - 10 5/8 wide X 21 long For 4 1/2" round pots or anything close. Holds 15 pots snugly but will hold round pots down to 3 1/2 nicely. #TLC61GPT - 13 wide X 20 long x 3 deep Holds 6 one gallon pots snugly, and also 6" azalea pots or 6" standard pots. You can also carry anything close to that size with out tipping them over. #EJPFONH - 10 7/8 inches wide, 21 1/4 wide and 2 1/4 deep Picture 1---------Picture 2---------Picture 3 Here's a new tray with No Holes. You can see this has ridges in the bottom, so you don't have to fill it with gravel or anything else if you don't like. You and put a small amount of water to fill the grooves in the bottom for the humidity you want, then sit the plants right on the bottom. The plants will still be above the water level. #JMCMS558B - 21 3/4 X 11 X 2 7/8 - Picture of tray -------- Picture with Tall Plant This tray I use for about anything heavy from 5 1/2 inch pot diameter down. It is made specifically for use with these square 5.5 inch x 6 inch deep pots. Nothing more maddening than to have just finished potting a bunch of tall plants and have one tip over into the rest. Then they all go. This tray holds round one gallon pots and the "SquareOne" it is called (Square One Gallon) just fine. You can see the heavy duty partitions in the tray supporting the pots even tho one is very tall and off balance. That's the beauty of this tray. PotTrayAirPic - Great plant carrying tray or growing tray - picture of the bottom. Allows maximum airation around plants for best growing conditions. This picture shows the different pots this flat will hold.
The upper L/H is a square SR330 (3 1/4) then is a round 4", then round green R44, then a 2 1/2 clay pot.
Middle row left to right, 3" clay 4" color pot, 4 inch clear pot and green R4003
Bottom row green 4" thin wall, 2 1/2 net pot, green R250 and green S275
This flat is also $2.50 each or can be included in the 10 for $20 purchase.
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4.4
Hanging Basket Pots and Holy Baskets, Ultimate Orchid Basket !!
4.5 Holy Baskets - Picture 1 ---- Picture 2 ---- Picture 3 ---- Pictures 4,5,and 6 Here's a new basket designed by an orchid grower for orchids. Several new features have been incorporated into this design. Same good UV treated plastic to last a long long time, probably in the 20 year range. Compare that to those one or two year wood baskets. Flat on the bottom so you can sit them on the table and work on them, holes a little larger so Stanhopeas and that type can bloom thru the bottom or sides, and they will hold a light moss layer so you can put your mix inside for many orchids that love to be hung in the air. Especially good for orchids (pic) HB4 - 4" eight sided (octogon) basket with tons of drainage and aireation.. Especially good for orchids and ferns that like to be planted in moss.. Masdavalia pic, dracula, amazing growth in these baskets. Less than 12 are $1.90 each, pack of 12 - $19.20 (1.60 each), Wholesale - Case of 256 $217.60 (.85 ea.) weight 9 lbs HB6 - 6" eight sided (octogon) basket with tons of drainage and aireation.. Especially good for orchids and ferns that like to be planted in moss.. Masdavalia pic, dracula, amazing growth in these baskets. Less than 12 are $2.40 each, stack of 12 - $21.00, (1.75 each) Wholesale - Case of 80 $78,40 (.98 ea.) weight 7 lbs HB8 - 8" eight sided (octogon) basket with tons of drainage and aireation.. Especially good for orchids and ferns that like to be planted in moss.. Masdavalia pic, dracula, amazing growth in these baskets. Less than 12 are $2.50 each, stack of 12 - $24.00, Wholesale - Case of 100 $120.00 (1.20 ea.) weight 17 lbs 8 inch are $2.70 each - 10 for $22.40 - case of 100 --$120.00 (1.20 ea) HB10 - 10" eight sided (octogon) basket with tons of drainage and aireation.. Especially good for orchids and ferns that like to be planted in moss.. Masdavalia pic, dracula, amazing growth in these baskets. Less than 12 are $3.00 each, stack of 12 - $30.00, Wholesale - Case of 100 $139.00 (1.39 ea.) weight 20 lbs These are also available in the East from: Kelley's Korner Orchid Supplies 24 Pocahantas Road Kittery Point, ME 03905-5304 Phone: 207 439 0922 Fax: 207 439 8202 Ask for John or Ulla Quarter Acre Orchids 8606 Camden Street Alexandria, VA 22308-2315 E-mail: info@quarteracreorchids.com Phone: (703) 328 9929 Website: www.QuarterAcreOrchids.com ask for Stefanie Back To Index 4.6 Hanging Baskets Hanging Baskets - Here are some new hanging baskets I thought you might like. These are good for orchids or ferns or epiphyllum, azaleas, just about anything you can think of. DL12HBT (G) or (W) - A more traditional look in this type of basket. Has a large saucer on the bottom that can be removed for cleaning or for better drainage, but for ferns the saucer holds a water a little longer so the mix can absorb it better. Really great for things like azaleas, ferns and moisture loving plants, what's more it looks so nice! Baskets are $2.75 each with the galvanized wires, (10) pack for $25.00 with wires. Case of (50) $108.50 (Subtract .25¢ each for without wires. Shipping will be about 8 pounds for (10) 36 pounds for a case of 50 Back To Index
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CHULA ORCHID SUPPLIES 31170 S. 2ND STREET (WTL) LEBANON, OR 97355 PHONE: 800 621 4923
Click here to order from us Via e-mail. You can use these e-mail links if you have any questions or want a quote or whatever!!!