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The “Botín” Terracotta Orchid Basket: Structural Integrity for Healthy Roots

Named in honor of Ana Botín, a powerful leader in global finance, the Botín Orchid Basket is designed with exceptional structural integrity and transparency, ensuring the stable and healthy growth of your most prized orchid specimens.

Design Optimized for Orchids

This piece takes the shape of a traditional, rectangular basket, handcrafted from porous, breathable terracotta. The entire body features vertical, slot-like cutouts that run from the base to the rim. This slatted design is crucial for orchids, as it provides the maximum possible airflow directly to the root system, essential for epiphytic orchids (like Vandas, Cattleyas, or mounting-style Phalaenopsis) that thrive on air movement and rapid drying.

The sturdy, square form and low profile are designed for stability, while the small feet allow air to circulate underneath the pot as well, eliminating damp spots. This is the ideal pot for coarse orchid mixes or for use with bare-root culture.

Key Features

• Maximum Aeration: Vertical slots ensure roots receive continuous oxygen, preventing asphyxiation and root rot.
• Sturdy, Structural Form: The rectangular design is stable and easy to arrange on benches or shelves.
• Terracotta Breathability: Porous clay wicks away excess moisture, promoting a healthy wet/dry cycle.
• Integrated Handles: Small, decorative tabs on the rim make handling and repositioning easy.

Make It Your Own

• Custom Color Finish (We strongly recommend a matte, unglazed finish for functional orchid pots to maintain breathability): +KES 100/-
• Metallic Finish (Best for use as a decorative cachepot, or for orchids potted in an inner plastic liner, due to reduced material breathability): +KES 100/-

Invest in the foundational health of your orchids with the reliable design of the Botín Orchid Basket.