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My late mother gave me a cymbidium orchid. In its standard pot, it looked straggly and was vulnerable to snails and slugs on the ground. While it still flowered occasionally, its low position made it difficult to truly appreciate. The challenge was clear: design a planter that would elevate the orchid, protecting it from pests, and raising it to a height where its beauty could be easily admired. Traditionally, this would involve a hanging basket, but that would necessitate an overhead structure and place the plant too high to enjoy its floral displays. The Jimmydee raised planter is the result of significant design effort, allowing an orchid to be beautifully displayed and enjoyed near a sunny window indoors, or outdoors where a statement plant is desired. Available in a variety of colours, it will complement most decors.
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Mum’s orchid has never looked better.
The mesh insert pot is the hero of the Jimmydee planter, as it allows oxygen to the root system, a vital component for healthy plant growth.
On its own, this mesh pot would be ineffective; direct sun exposure would likely overheat
and damage the plant’s roots. It’s the outer casing of the planter that provides crucial
insulation, shielding the mesh insert from the sun. This thoughtful design creates a system
that is both effective and beautiful. The slotted exterior further enhances root access to air,
achieving a successful blend of aesthetic appeal and plant biology.
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This planter system excels with all plants that thrive in a lightweight soil medium. Whether
you're nurturing an Anthurium, Peace Lily, or Phalaenopsis Orchid indoors, or a
Bromeliad, Bougainvillea, or Cymbidium Orchid outdoors, the choice is yours. Even a
charming Banksia Birthday Candles looks delightful in a Jimmydee planter. Whatever your
favourite plant, cultivate it in a Jimmydee planter and enjoy the celebration.