Grapevine ball

[Becca]

Epiweb is pretty flexible and easy to cut with scissors!

[Magnus A]

Here are some close up pictures and information on Epiweb
An Amatures guide to Epiweb
I would say that a scissor is not the best tool. I use a saw or a toothed knife to cut it.

/Magnus

[Becca]

Well I have used sharp kitchen scissors with no problem on it!

[cb977]

A sharp serrated knife works better than scissors

[Becca]

well I don't have any more to try on...lol...so I will have to wait until I buy more of the slab style...lol.

[Junebug]

Just checked out the Magnus A site about the Epi Web. Sounds like this one is going to get a daily dunk. The support stand and the ball weren't designed to go together and were purchased separately. I think the stand was supposed to be a small bird feeder. It has a cupped base that collects a small amount of water (about an inch or so) which should enhance the surrounding humidity and prevent overheating in the scorching days of summer.

[dmc]

Wow, that is going to look fantastic. Please take pixs at different stages of potting. I can just "see" it with all 'chids in, one & around it.

Diane

[Junebug]

Just visited First Rays and purchased some Epi Mat. Decided on the little chunks so the ball can be stuffed evenly. Got some coco husk chips too for other projects. Never tried them either. Now I need to find a couple of varieties of Brassovola. Definitely want the Nodosa cause it smells soooo good, and then maybe a variety with some color to it's bloom. This will be a challenge cause it's "Slim Pickins "in my part of town. The next orchid show is not until May 3rd. Never purchased a plant on-line. Any recommendations? Thanks!

[khill]

Wow--I have been thinking of doing the same type of thing with one of my Brassavola's too! I will be very interested to follow your progress. I have some large grapevine balls, but they aren't quite as sturdy looking as yours is.

My concern has been that the grapevine ball will eventually disintegrate. Although, Brassavola roots are wild, it probably wouldn't matter over time. Does Epi web break down?

[Junebug]

The grapevine ball, purchased from Ross, has been woven over a thick wire metal cage. The metal part is very sturdy. It's been sitting outside exposed to the elements for several months and hasn't begun to rust which impressives me because I live near the coast of central Florida and there's alot of corrosive salts in the air. I'm hoping the roots of the orchid will encircle the Epi stuffed cage and become self supporting after the vine deteriorates. I've never used Epi Web but according to the feedback it doesn't break down.