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Miniature orchids?
A grower suggested to me that it works rather well when you make a spiral of
wire that spirals inward and is wrapped in sphagnum or the like. You need to be consistent in directing the growth but if you're careful you can get a full sized vanilla planifolia on a spiral about four feet (1.5 meters) across. This is quite a bit bigger than the run of the mill masdevalia but still manageable. I have one in my small greenhouse providing some additional shade for the Phals. It grows fast (for an orchid) but is still no race horse. Think of it as a strange Philodendron. Fruit will be about as likely! Dave "Tracey" wrote in message ... But it makes me curious, I think I'll buy one this summer. You might want to think about whether you have the room or not. I'm growing a couple of vanilla orchids and they get very long very fast. I have read that they won't bloom until they are 20-25 feet long. I have one that is in a shallow planter, wrapped around and around the planter. I would estimate it's a good 12-15 feet and still no sign of a flower, just more vining. Tracey |
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