If you do decide to mount a mini Phal (nice choice, by the way
), mount it upside down so that no water ever has the opportunity to sit in the crown...works like a charm.
Royal has a great idea for helping them through the times you'll be away...I may try that one myself
I agree with Steve on skipping the bleach soak...it would probably be worse for the plant than the corks themselves.
let us know what you decide...and of course we'll need some
