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I know this has been raised before on this site but does anyone know where I can buy large (50cm) plastic training pots in Sydney?

Ray has them I think at 450mm
google Orchid pots and the maker is in POrt macq, Check their site for the available sizes

Ken

While we are on the subject, what are the pros and cons of using foam boxes and plastic orchid pots?

I think the main reason for using them is because they are wider and shallower than regular nursery pots, leading to a wider shallower root ball which should be easier to fit in a bonsai pot

Phoenix238 wrote:I think the main reason for using them is because they are wider and shallower than regular nursery pots, leading to a wider shallower root ball which should be easier to fit in a bonsai pot

Yep and very cheap

And I'm assuming the foam boxes are just in case you need something a little bigger?

Foam, and to a point timber, also provide much better insulation to the root zone, protecting against temperature extremes and rapid fluctuations. Ever felt a black nursery pot on a hot sunny day?

I just want them because they are cheaper & lighter than large bonsai pots and it's just a pre bonsai.

http://www.easyorchids.com/shop

Has a good range of plastic pots. Also mesh ones. I'm going to get some to try instead of collanders as the cheapo ones I've been using don't seem to last that well.

Cheers,
Nigel

Colanders are not UV stabilized, so will only last a year or 2 in the weather.
the plastic orchid pots are and will last forever.

@ nigel, looked at that site and the colanders look OK but the Squat pots are not as nice as the ones ray has and they come from Port Maq manufacturer.

Re Poly boxes, they are great because they are larger and can be cut down in size. The root stays cool if that worries you too. they can be painted to make them less obtrusive if that is a concern.
Theya re also available from everywhere. I get mine from the local grocer ( yep they is still some around ). he charges me $2 each cos they usually recycle them

Ken

Good point Ken, I think I get the same pots you have and wouldn't buy the ones on that link.... Was in the process of ordering the mesh ones when I saw the post so added it on here.

if you cant find squat pots or orchid pots, do this... Cheap at the big green shed

Those orchid pots are not what I was looking for.

It was something like this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/439/dp/B00CGVV5UK

Homer911 wrote:Those orchid pots are not what I was looking for.

It was something like this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/439/dp/B00CGVV5UK

I got a couple of oval ones, but they are the same shape as the mass-produced bonsai pots (which I also have...). Not sure what the benefit is if plastic over ceramic, perhaps just personal preference?!?


Cheers
Elmar

Homer911 wrote:I know this has been raised before on this site but does anyone know where I can buy large (50cm) plastic training pots in Sydney?

Mica Pots are no longer available I believe which is what we used to use which were similar

I have never seen anyone selling Plastic "Bonsai Pots" tho I foujnd this thread here viewtopic.php?f=29&t=16160&p=164245&hilit=mica#p164245 about canley vale.

Here is a JBP in an old Mica pot download/file.php?id=73212&mode=view/pre%20037.jpg

Ken