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Brazilian Orchids
This site; http://mirandaorchids.com/brazilianorchidsVGA.htm allows
one to see the local habitat of various Brazilian Orchids. I live on the Gulf Coast at about 29 degrees Lattitude so this information helps me select plants from similiar areas in Brazil. Novo Hamburgo is at 29 degrees Lat. but at higher altitude, I have an Onc. from there. Further, the site gives photos and descriptions of plants in the wild. Hopefully I will learn to select and pot in a way for best results. In most cases, the plants I want grow on bare rock outcroppings or sandy soil, or open woodlands. Seems that orchids try to find places not good for competing plants. They live in places with little soil and long dry spells, AND TOTAL DIRECT SUN, but the writer suggests that grasses moderate the sun somewhat. The more I read the more S/H seems to fit the bill for potting. I will at some point get an appropriate rock and affix a plant to it, I wonder how well an orchid will tolerate glue? Epoxy may be better since it doesn't have a solvent and is waterproof. Note that many orchids live near or on the seashore. Interesting. Well, pardon my rambling. Joe T Houston |
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Brazilian Orchids
On 21 Apr 2006 08:40:25 -0700, "jtill" wrote:
This site; http://mirandaorchids.com/brazilianorchidsVGA.htm allows one to see the local habitat of various Brazilian Orchids. I live on the Gulf Coast at about 29 degrees Lattitude so this information helps me select plants from similiar areas in Brazil. Novo Hamburgo is at 29 degrees Lat. but at higher altitude, I have an Onc. from there. Further, the site gives photos and descriptions of plants in the wild. Hopefully I will learn to select and pot in a way for best results. In most cases, the plants I want grow on bare rock outcroppings or sandy soil, or open woodlands. Seems that orchids try to find places not good for competing plants. They live in places with little soil and long dry spells, AND TOTAL DIRECT SUN, but the writer suggests that grasses moderate the sun somewhat. The more I read the more S/H seems to fit the bill for potting. I will at some point get an appropriate rock and affix a plant to it, I wonder how well an orchid will tolerate glue? Epoxy may be better since it doesn't have a solvent and is waterproof. Note that many orchids live near or on the seashore. Interesting. Well, pardon my rambling. Joe T Houston Most of us that mount do so by temporarily tying the orchid to a surface, rock, bark, cedar shingle, pot outer edge. Why would you play with glue when you can wire or tie it in place until it grows attachment roots? SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/main.php |
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Brazilian Orchids
Don't have time for a long answer right now, but two safe choices for
fixative are Liquid Nails and Elmer's Glue. Neither is toxic to orchids. Like Sue, I generally tie 'em on, but sometimes you might want an extra anchor. HTH Diana |
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Brazilian Orchids
Well, tying them on is probably best, Just had glue on the brain.
Joe T |
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