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Old 07-18-2008, 07:20 PM
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Default Unsure if I mounted this Phal correctly...

Hi everyone...
At my recent orchid society meeting, I was able to take home several orchids at no cost unfortunately because the owner moved into assisted living and could no longer care for his/her orchids. I have started taking steps to repot these new guys and found myself out of mix. Since it is super hot out and I am trying to combine all of my errands into one trip to save gas, I found what I could in my house and decided to mount. Hopefully, I did this correctly. I am unsure of how to take care of a mounted phal- would I soak it more often because it will dry out more? I also used my moss that was intended for my reptiles (i'm sure I will be criticed ) Any and all suggestions are welcome. Thanks for looking.
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Old 07-18-2008, 07:22 PM
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I think it is correct, but I would have mounted it facing down for the crown. Just my 2 cents.
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Can I just turn it sideways or upside down?
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Old 07-18-2008, 08:01 PM
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Upside down.
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Yep turn it upside down so water does not stand in the crown , it will need more watering mounted then if it was potted . You did fine it looks good .. Gin
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Looks awesome! I bet it will be very happy.
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You did an awesome job Abby, just turn it upside down so the leaves are down and the roots up and you have it made!!

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Old 07-20-2008, 01:23 AM
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Thanks a mil everyone!
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