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Setting up our Hydroponic System for growing outside is simple. Normally, the decorative outer pot acts as a reservior, storing the nutrient solution for the plant. Too much water in the system is never a problem because a water gauge tells you how much to water. Outside, if your plant isn't sheltered from the rain, there's no control over how much water the system collects. Frequent rain showers can fill up the outer pot and overflow the system. Too much water and the roots will suffer, even with LECA pebbles. |
 Hydroponic setup for growing indoors with Deorative Outer Pot and Water Gauge |
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solve this: Method #1. Replace the Outer Pot with a Shallow Saucer Let's set up this Catlleya for outside. In this example we're going to replace the regular outer pot with a clay pot. The weight of the clay pot will anchor the plant and keep it from blowing over in the wind. remember to always choose an outer pot with a drainage hole in bottom. |
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 Cattleya in Hydro System. New outer pot for outside is on right. |
 Remove plant, culture pot, and water gauge from the outer pot. |
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 Outer pot is replaced with a clear plastic saucer to hold the nutrient solution |
 The saucer needs to be cut down to keep it from collecting too much rain water. Using a scissors, trim saucer to only 1/2" deep (the same depth as watering to "opt" on gauge). |
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 Insert saucer into outer pot |
 Set plant, culture pot, and water gauge into clay pot. |
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 Setup is complete for outside growing. Shallow saucer under culture pot holds just enough water - excess will overflow and drain away through hole in the bottom of the clay pot. |
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For a more finished appearance, the "pot inside another pot" look can be camouflaged. Note:We prefer keeping bottom of pot visable however. Judging water requirements is easier when you can see what's going on at the bottom. |
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 Fill gap between pots with extra pebbles. |
 New plant ready for outside! |
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| Method
#2. Using Grower Trays for Growing Outside |
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Another approach to growing outside is using our heavy duty plastic Grower Trays. With this method the Grower Tray acts as the reservior for several plants, making outer pots unnecessary. |
 Heavy Duty Grower
Tray in action.
Their rugged construction makes them ideal for outside growing. |
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| First, we must prepare the tray for outdoors by drilling a drainage hole. | ||
 Drilling hole in tray so excess water will drain away. |
 Drainage hole should be about 1/2" from bottom of tray |
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 Remove
plant and culture pot
from outer container |
 Place in Grower Tray. No need for water gauge because you can see water level. |
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Outdoors for Summer Plant Care for Outdoor Growing Tips for Growing Several Common Orchids Outdoors |
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