TIP: Stabilizing top heavy orchids while complementing their beautiful blooms!

[emmajs243]

So as some of you know, I bought a new Phal last night! As I was trying to take pictures for a post on her, I needed somewhere to set her down momentarily! Unfortunately, she was indeed slightly top heavy and off balance due to her tall spikes so instead of taking the "wedge" method of trying to balance her pot against something more stable,
I grabbed an item I have used many a time to hold my top heavy orchids.....a candle holder! That's when it hit me, HOLY CRAP! What a GREAT IDEA!

I have used candle holders before for holding up an off balanced orchid so I can stabilize it with a better staking job....I've even used my scentsy wax melter outer, wire, decor "shell" before so the orchid is lifted off its tray to drain after watering! I never realized the decor aspect however until last night! My newest candle holder is truly gorgeous and when my new blooming Phal fit PERFECTLY inside it, I just looked at and thought, "Wow! Way to complete the beauty!!"

I don't like keeping my orchids in their decor pots and as a newbie, I like keeping them in clear plastic pots so I can view the roots. The downside? Well, although we may look at the healthy roots and have it bring us joy and pride, it truly isn't the most attractive look! ESPECIALLY, when you have a gorgeous, eye catching orchid in bloom that you want to display! Putting them in a candle holder, BEAUTIFUL look!

The additional benefits:
- the large majority of candle holders have many holes or openings all throughout it so you can see the candle light. This also ensures good air flow still occurs to your orchids roots!
- Candle holders come in all different looks, holiday designs, sizes and even weights! You can use a light metal one like in the photo for slightly top heavy orchids and heavy ceramic ones for your BIG orchids!
- Wire Wax melter design "cases" are GREAT for plopping a plant in if you have to rush out the door and it hasn't finished draining!
- The standard size candle holder perfectly fits your average sized orchid pot!

I know to many of you, decor may not or a problem or concern due to where your orchids are located but who doesn't want to display a beautiful orchid in bloom? Maybe many of you have already discovered this idea on you own! I don't know! But it was just such a beautiful combination I felt like I should share!