Arnold wrote: >I have possible found a potter that will make some pots with side slits ... I had a potter throw an orchid pot for me. It's beautiful and functional with series of round holes running up the sides and more drainage holes on the bottom. The orchid is happy. She also made a matching bamboo pot without drainage holes. This is a great way to get what you want, support an artisan, and treat your plants. Leaf and Stone Barbara Weintraub Santa Fe, New Mexico leafandstone@earthlink.net nominally USDA zone 5b/6a