How to pot a Syracuse Tabletop Planter Bowl
August 2026
Orchids make lovely indoor tabletop plantings. All they need is a bright situation, indirect light and minimal watering. Our beautiful Syracuse tabletop planter bowls 12cmH x 30cmW are a perfect pairing for orchids.
These unique planters in black or white, softly shimmer when the light falls on the seashells embedded in the smoothly finished pot surface. Making them ideal for stylish centrepieces on kitchen benches, entrance consoles or dining tables. They are lightweight and easy to pot up with a group of Phalaenopsis (Moth) Orchids.
Unlike traditional potted plants, orchids do not live in soil, but prefer to be potted in a coarse bark or sphagnum moss. Sphagnum moss is ideal for orchid roots as it expands and becomes moist once watered. Soak it in a bucket of water for about an hour prior to planting to ensure that it holds enough moisture for the orchids. When placing the orchids ensure that their roots are raised and not sitting in any pooled water in the bottom of the planter bowl.
Position them so that the flowers don’t come into contact with each other to keep them looking good for longer. Gently backfill around the orchids with more sphagnum moss to retain moisture and secure your arrangement.
Orchids and succulents need minimal watering so no drainage holes are necessary. Our Syracuse planter bowls do not have drainage holes and with foam feet available to attach to protect surfaces they are a great choice for showstopping potted arrangements on tabletops.
Keep fertilized and lightly water once a week. With proper care they should display elegant flowers lasting for a few months. Watch our Orchid Bowl Potting Tutorial with Greg
Syracuse planter bowls are open planters and do not come with drainage holes.
Preparing for potting up. Orchids prefer to be potted in a coarse bark or sphagnum moss as seen surrounding the orchid roots.
Phalaenopsis orchids positioned so that they do no come into contact with each other to keep them looking beautiful for longer.
