Orchid Trees
The tree is up and growing well. Well actually it ended up being 3 trees
and one hanging branch!
They seem to require more water now but I figure that is due to the fact that
the roots are not in protective pots.
I mist them a couple times a day as well as water them every other day
when its very warm I water them every day.
I was working on how to attach them to the trees when I was I hade a great
idea. Stockings! I dug out a couple of old pair of stockings and cut them
into lengths that I thought would hold the root ball and mix, tied the end off
wrestled the orchid and mix into it and bingo! A silk nest for the orchids!
I attached these to the tree with a dark colored cotton thread.
It looks like a spider went to town building!
The keikes that I have I just tucked against the trees and wrapped in stocking.
Every thing seems to be growing so well, new growth and new flower spikes.
They love it! I would say that if you have a small corner to give it a try.
Mine sits in the south west corner of My conservatory and is very lovely!
MLL
Now back to the subject.
I have set up the orchid tree and it looks wonderful!!
I will post some photos on the web soon!
MLL
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