Why is Orkital better than other planters?
1. It doesn't trap heat like plastic and other metal planters & containers.
In Fact, Orkital's Aluminum shell dissipates heat; ensuring stable ambient temperatures for your flora.
2. It's durable:!
a. Orkital can withstand being perpetually submersed in water without rusting, corrosion,
degradation or discoloration like that of many steel planters. Unlike ceramics, it won't easily crack.
b. It's the only planter designed to play nice indoors and out; without marring,
scratching, or leaking on your precious furniture
c. It's finish won't wear off like that of painted planters and the coloring process even makes it tougher!
d. It's designed to suit many styles of Interiors; including Modern and Traditional.
3. It's a Sustainable Design and is recyclable too.

Why do i need to submerse my planter?
1. Submersion can be very beneficial to many epiphytic & semi-epiphytic flora.
Many varieties of orchids such as dendrobium, phalaenopsis, and cattleya, benefit from a good occasional
soak as apposed to frequent pitcher watering. This is due to the fact that in their natural habitats, rain often
saturates the moss and other plant material surrounding their roots. Then, the water slowly drips off until
the roots are almost completely dry, and the cycle continues.
As always, do consult known care, placement and watering instructions for each species.
2. Submersion can also be used to saturate your floral foam.
When using floral foam, you can easily prepare it for cut flowers by soaking it along with the Orkital.
3. Submersion is not necessary for standard soil-based plants such as herbs and succulents.
For these flora, simple water slowly with a pitcher as usual and replenish soil from tray or as needed.

Why does Orkital cost so much or more than others?
1. Materials, color processing and Hand-Finishing; each one is like a unique sculpture.
a. Material: High Grade Aluminum; for better durability and recyclability.
b. Color Processing: Corrosion Resistant & won't tarnish or rust. It's actually etched into Orkital!
c. Finishing: Though it looks mass produced, each one's final shape,
texture & color is crafted by skilled artisans.
2. We produce them in limited quantities to ensure quality control.

Why does the H2O Tray wobble or seem unstable?
1. Orkital's feet were designed to be soft enough to protect even the softest woods and
tabletops from scratching. Thus some movement may occur during repositioning.
2. However, we do have more rigid/stiffer feet in production which will be included with
all future planters. For for those who have already purchased an Orkital,
they will be sent to you free of charge.
If you have not yet been contacted regarding this, please email us at: .info@orkital.com

Why use silicone feet?
1. Orkital's feet were made not only to prevent scratching, but also to create a solid
moisture barrier for the H2O Tray. This keeps water stored in the tray, but off of your table.
2. Silicone was also chosen for it's unique translucency, giving more levity to Orkital's
aesthetic and because of it's easy user-removal for recycling or replacement.

Is Orkital only for Orchids?..
Can i grow or pot other types of flora too?
1. Orchids:
a. Yes, Orkital was designed for epiphytic & Semi-epiphytic (air based) and terrestrial (soil-based) orchids,
as well as many other readily available flora.
b. You can even leave Orkital™ outside until flowers start to bloom and then bring it indoors for blooming.
2. Ikebana:
Yes, with the use of your own Kenzan (spiked platform), thin plastic sheet, and the Tub Template supplied.
3. Floral Arrangements with Decorative and Floral Foam:
Yes, simply cut the foam to desired height and push Orkital straight down over it.
For Floral Foam, the whole cube can be submersed in a water for full soaking.

4. Bulbs:
Yes, with the use of your own marbles or pebbles, thin plastic sheet, and the Tub Template supplied.
5. Potted Plants:
a. Yes, simply cover enough holes in the supplied plastic mesh with pvc or gardner's tape;
to prevent excess potting mix leakage. You may also scoop leaked soil back into Orikital from the H2O Tray.
b. Herbs, Ferns, etc: Yes, same as above.
6. Cactus & other Succulents:
Yes, just use an appropriate potting mix and be sure not to overwater.
You can even pour a little water in the tray to ensure a little moisture evaporate
into the soil when needed.
7. Flora that needs to be outdoors in full sun or extreme cold:
Yes, Orkital is tough enough to withstand changes in weather and temperature.
Do mind the placement in sun & shade as per recommendations of you flora though.

*Tutorials for potting many types of flora will be posted on the Orkital website shortly.
Until then, please experiment, have fun, and do share your experiences with us :)

What Pot Size plant will fit in the 4" Cube Orkital?
1. 3" & 4" Potted Plant: Yes, with some room for growth.
Do keep in mind that some orchids need confinement to bloom.
2. Other sizes: Yes, many flora can fit as long as there's enough space for the roots,
soil and potting mix.

How do i clean Orkital?
1. Simply use a damp cloth to wipe away any mineral deposits or debris that may
accumulate on Orkital.
a. Please do not use solvents or household cleaners, as they can be harmful to flora.
b. Please do not attempt to paint Orkital, as many compounds found in common spray
and paint cans are harmful to flora.

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