Project 4 - Final Poll - Page 13 - Orchid Board

Ross · #**121** 07-29-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cb977

Some folks don't want them mounted

Once we order these plants, we will treat them as if we ordered them all on our own

so we can do whatever we want to

Fantastic! Please bear with me as I didn't participate in earlier projects. FWIW, my wife is excited about this project. She thinks this will be neat.

flhiker · #**122** 07-29-2007, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rsfrid

Is that a given? I mean can we assume we will have to mount them? I'm OK with that, but that means a different slate for some folks who've never mounted an orchid?

Just wondering.

I think it is up to you, weather you mount or leave it alone. I'm guessing here but, If we all get them from the same vendor, same size and same way (potted or mounted) it will be a equal start for all.

Ross · #**123** 07-29-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by flhiker

I think it is up to you, weather you mount or leave it alone. I'm guessing here but, If we all get them from the same vendor, same size and same way (potted or mounted) it will be a equal start for all.

Hear ya! That's fine by me. Just haven't done this before.

cb977 · #**124** 07-29-2007, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by flhiker

I think it is up to you, weather you mount or leave it alone. I'm guessing here but, If we all get them from the same vendor, same size and same way (potted or mounted) it will be a equal start for all.

Exactly!

In our last project, John at Parkside went and picked out the number of plants we would need and kept them aside from the others he had. They all started in the same stage of growth.

In Project 1, Andy and his brother Harry from Andy's Orchids did the same for us

and so did Oak Hill in Project 2

That's why it's VERY important to include your OB user name with your order.

cb977 · #**125** 07-29-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rsfrid

Hear ya! That's fine by me. Just haven't done this before.

Not to worry, Ross...asking questions is the only way to learn

IdahoOrchid · #**126** 07-29-2007, 08:07 PM

OK, let's get some links detailing how to mount orchids properly in the "how to" thread I started.

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...-proj-4-a.html

Is that worth a sticky?

No problem linking to other forums?

cb977 · #**127** 07-29-2007, 08:19 PM

Okay, it's a "sticky"...

we've had a few lengthy conversations here at OB with imounting instructions. I'll post the links as soon as I find them

Feel free to find something else too

Great idea

quiltergal · #**128** 07-29-2007, 08:40 PM

I'm thinking about putting mine in a hanging vanda basket....a really little one. Think that would work? It would still be potted sort of but the blooms could still be pendulous. I don't want to mount because my RH is pretty low (averages around 40+% in summer). It's also really hot here. Those two together makes mounting seem like a bad idea. Yes? No?

DasEmpress · #**129** 07-30-2007, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by flhiker

Awesome glad we are moving on

TC's
Oncidium Sharry Baby 'Red Fantasy"
Brassavola nodosa 'Mendenhall' AM/AOS

Boy, I miss one day & it's chaos!

Dumb question: What's 'TC' stand for?

Danka!

shakkai · #**130** 07-30-2007, 04:02 AM

Rhonda, A 'TC' is a 'Travelling Companion' - or those orchids that you buy to keep the project plant company in the box when it is being delivered to you.

Sue, I am not sure that we have the option to purchase in pots. The confirmation of availability that I have from Orchideen Wubben has all plants the same size mounted on cork. I am waiting to hear about the place recommended by badlydrawnboy (Phil) Schwerter Orchideenzucht.

For those in Europe, would anyone be against a mounted plant?