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Old 09-25-2009, 01:00 PM
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So here I am about a year and 4 months after I started my Driftwood Project. I could not be happier I'm posting the first picture of what I started with and 4 months later and then 1 year later. The Lc Roseette Warland xx Choc Drop has several sheaths on it, the BC Maikai (keiki) is doing well and the Ctna Brandi Bloomed 6-09 with 3 spikes and has added another 3 spikes. Literally bloomed non stop. I have some Tillandsia that are really cool looking and the Den. Nina bloomed last year but not like what it's doing now. 5 spikes Yikes!!

I had so much fun doing this one I did another project earlier this year and will post that one next.
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Oh Lorraine, it looks wonderful now! A lot of growth also and then all these spikes! Well grown! How do you water it?
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Oh Lorraine, it looks wonderful now! A lot of growth also and then all these spikes! Well grown! How do you water it?
This guy gets misted each day when the automatic sprinkler comes on or however I set it and also gets whatever rain falls on it. It's inside on my pool enclosure on a tray with wheels making it easier to move if necessary. I fertilize everybody 1x a week with a hose sprayer. I can remember when I just had a few chids and a spray bottle took care of everybody...those days are gone but this is my retreat and I wouldn't trade it for the world.
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Very nice, I love it!! Are those others hanging on a PVC pipe?
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Lorraine it came out beautifully !!!! Congratulations on all of the blooms. Now where is the one that you started at the entrance of your house???
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Lorraine it came out beautifully !!!! Congratulations on all of the blooms. Now where is the one that you started at the entrance of your house???
Hi Roly,

You have to check the thread Driftwood Project 09. I posted it today too. When are you coming up this way??
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Very nice, I love it!! Are those others hanging on a PVC pipe?
I used pvc for just the sprinkler system. The other is wood hand rails about 1 1/2 inch. I painted them and hung them with chain so I can adjust when needed and also have extra chain that I use to stagger my mounts.

This picture has my old sprinkler system using funny pipe. I switched to the pvc a couple months ago and like it better. There are many more chids on that wall as of this date.
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Lorraine, these pieces are so beautiful and intriguing. I could see why you enjoyed this project. They're all so visually interesting and just fantastic. I love what you've done!
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I love what you've done with your driftwood mount. It looks fantastic and all your plants look incredibly happy.
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