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05-21-2008, 07:54 PM
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Try nylon rope, Gin .. it shouldn't mold or rot 
Awesome plant and mount  
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05-21-2008, 08:42 PM
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Roots are good
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Originally Posted by Gin
Ross it is hanging, would rather have something other then the chains thought about rope but it would rot or grow mold sooner or later . I am enjoying all the ideas for mounts , they all look really cool . Gin
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I love the chains. I wouldn't change it it at all, if it were me. I asked because I like it a lot. Not sure how long the cactus sceleton will last, but there are lots of long-lasting mounts that could be done this way. Thanks for a great idea, Gin!  
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05-21-2008, 09:54 PM
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My first attempt
Just thought I would share my first attempt at mounting some Phals. I have used the wide end of a palm frond.
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05-21-2008, 10:35 PM
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Just thought I would share my first attempt at mounting some Phals. I have used the wide end of a palm frond.
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Cool, interesting choice 
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05-21-2008, 11:38 PM
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Unorthodox if I say so my self but different. How did you attach the plant and how did you hang it? And to think I thought I saw it all....two cool mounts, one after another.
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05-22-2008, 04:34 AM
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Very, very nice! I love it when people think "out of the box".
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05-22-2008, 10:12 AM
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The cactus skeleton has lasted about 7 years so far no sign of rot I buy XXXXXXXXXXXXXsize panty hose the cheap ones and cut into strips to tie the plant until established , easy on the roots and holds the Spag. pretty well .. no comments about guys buying panty hose  ... Gin
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05-22-2008, 10:21 AM
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05-22-2008, 12:00 PM
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I used nylon fishing line to secure the orchid and sphag to the frond. I drilled a hole in the bark near the top, and just looped some fishing line through the hole to make a nearly invisible hanger.
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05-22-2008, 02:48 PM
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