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Tom, if you had the energy you could find the credit... *grin*

I find that I can't find the zoning permission to extend my greenhouse.
The credit is still passable. Ok, ok, I still haven't built my little
greenhouse, but I would like to make it bigger already.

48'x32' approved . 48 more linear feet unapproved - hoops but no zoning
(anybody want some steel hoops?). Having a greenhouse razing this
weekend. Yes, I spelled that right, I have to tear it apart in its
current location and move it to my house.

to choose between them and a few orchids. Despite Rob's Rules, I haven't
credit or energy enough to extend my little GH.

--
Rob's Rules: http://www.msu.edu/~halgren
1) There is always room for one more orchid
2) There is always room for two more orchids
2a. See rule 1
3) When one has insufficient credit to purchase
more orchids, obtain more credit
LittlefrogFarm is open - e-mail me for a list )

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

Shell,

Epiphyllums should go well with orchids. They both need a good amount
of humidity. I think they use the term orchid cactus for epis as
well. You can check out the Epiforums website
(http://www.epiforums.com) for plenty of epi culturing information.

Eddie

On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 22:11:05 GMT, "Weeble" wrote:

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