I'm in zone 9, in Houston. Seems like everything I get likes to be root
bound...hmmm...

Shell


"Wendy" wrote in message
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On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 13:18:42 GMT, Shell wrote:

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Wish I had a greenhouse of any size Since I posted last my A/C broke
down and all the plants have been moved into the computer room since
it's
the best room for light without extra heat and dryness. Not to mention
my
mom is tired of my plants taking over her dining room. I plan on
rooting my
epiphyllums in 3"x4" gladware containers since the only small pots I
have
are 2 1/2". I figure a few drainage holes and presto small rooting pots
which will then sit in a larger plastic drip tray.

BTW if you should decide to choose orchids over epis I have a nice spot
for
them

Shell


"tbell" wrote in message
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On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 15:11:05 -0700, Weeble wrote
(in article ):

Does anyone grow epiphyllums with thier orchids? Any info would be
appreciated as I just ordered a couple of plants and several cuttings.
I
want to put everything together with my orchids if possible

Shell

I do, Shell, since I received cuttings about 9 months ago. They're in
my 8
x
10' intermediate to warm GH with most of my orchids, planted in a fine
bark/vermiculite/sand mix in 4" square plastic pots. I water and
fertilize
just as I do the potted orchids.
All the cuttings rooted and have grown phenomenally well, and two have
bloomed. The only problem is that they are taking up so much room, I
may
have
to choose between them and a few orchids. Despite Rob's Rules, I
haven't
credit or energy enough to extend my little GH.

Tom
Walnut Creek, CA
Nikon CP 5700


Forgive me if I have asked before Shell, but what zone are you in.
Epiphyllums get huge! Like to hang & be rootbound in their containers.
Cheers Wendy