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cb977 · #11 (**permalink**) 10-31-2006, 08:30 PM

I had never even thought about mounting a phal but now that you've planted the idea...

I have 2 phals given to me recently that weren't doing too good but are now on the road to a nice recovery.
I should be able to mount one of them come springtime

Thanks for the idea

justatypn · #12 (**permalink**) 10-31-2006, 09:14 PM

Hummm thoughts of a large mount display(Wendy's got my thoughts running) with phals...active roots a huge bonus. Noting I grow indoors weathering the plants are not a huge issue in Florida. Time to plot and plan. Thanks everyone for your knowledge and ideas.

Ross · #13 (**permalink**) 11-01-2006, 09:32 AM

I can just see it now -- I'll have to bring in a section of a large maple tree (a log) and stand it up in front of the window for the Phals

justatypn · #14 (**permalink**) 11-01-2006, 03:55 PM

Great idea Ross...hummmm

move over driftwood...

Ross · #15 (**permalink**) 11-01-2006, 04:09 PM

I'm serious

If I had the space I would do that. I just think it would be the coolest thing ever. Seriously, in Northern Michigan it makes NO sense whatever. If I were in, say, St. Pete, I would try it. In the mean while, I'll rely on my current methods.

justatypn · #16 (**permalink**) 11-01-2006, 05:01 PM

I know all joking aside, I will have to rely on my current condo living set-up as well. Does not hurt to dream

daemondamian · #17 (**permalink**) 04-13-2007, 12:13 PM

I have seen photos of phals growing on cement/concrete walls which I think is awesome.

I killed my first ever [generic] white phal by being lazy and not checking to keep the crown dry and it got rot

I'm now waiting to see if it might throw out a keiki..

Ross · #18 (**permalink**) 04-13-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by daemondamian

I have seen photos of phals growing on cement/concrete walls which I think is awesome.

I killed my first ever [generic] white phal by being lazy and not checking to keep the crown dry and it got rot

I'm now waiting to see if it might throw out a keiki..

I think a rule for Phal growers should be to NEVER water from above. More people rot out the centers of their Phals than any other type of problem. I was recently in a 'big box store' (IKEA) where they had many displays of Phals (yes I succumbed) and most had rot already established in the crown from clerks watering habits. I selected one that was clean.

daemondamian · #19 (**permalink**) 04-13-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rsfrid

I think a rule for Phal growers should be to NEVER water from above. More people rot out the centers of their Phals than any other type of problem. I was recently in a 'big box store' (IKEA) where they had many displays of Phals (yes I succumbed) and most had rot already established in the crown from clerks watering habits. I selected one that was clean.

Yep!!!! I had even read about crown rot before and I know what creates it too- very bad parenting on my behalf!

On the plus side it was only a no name phal and now that I have experienced the rot I will know better and do better next time.

I also have another no name phal going really well and I'm being very careful not to repeat the mistake.

justatypn · #20 (**permalink**) 04-14-2007, 12:20 AM

Damian, I have some of my phals in pots and after a heavy misting or watering I use a papertowel to blot the crown and have not had a problem with crown rot or you can use cotton. My phals that are mounted are up and down as Tindo stated in an earlier post.