artificial orchid tree :) - Page 3 - Orchid Board

l.ania · #21 03-15-2009, 03:14 PM

Glad you like it

especially because i spent a lot of time with it...

Can't wait to put my chids there!!!

l.ania · #22 03-24-2009, 10:23 AM

So... the first chids inhabited my tree

some of teh a week ago, 2 today... Some photos

1. The whole tree
2. Brassavola nodosa x cordata
3. Aerangis spiculata
4,5. Cattleya
6 Epidendrum ballerina
7. noid Phaleanopsis with flower spike

8. Rhyncostylis gigantea with new leaf coming

9. Aerangis rhodosticta

Enjoy

playtime8978 · #23 03-24-2009, 10:36 AM

That is SOOO cool, well done on a wonderful orchid tree, only problem is now I want one

nothing wrong with wanting but it doesnt mean I can have

your 'chids look happy also I hope they grow well and bloom for you that is going to look even more amazing when they flower.

Bird Song Farm · #24 03-24-2009, 11:31 AM

It really looks great!
Here are a couple of hints for you.
The phal should be mounted leaves down, roots up.
This is the way they naturally grow and eliminates the accidental water in the crown problem that leads to crown rot.
The Aerangis likes humidy. I had mine mounted on a cork slab for a year with it doing nothing until I moved it to my terrarium where the humidy runs between 50% and 60% and it took off with a new growth and blossom spike.

Good luck, I really like your imagination!
Al

l.ania · #25 03-24-2009, 11:48 AM

Al, about humidity: it about 60-80% all the time

Phals... I'll try to mount them as you suggest

Thanks!

Bird Song Farm · #26 03-24-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l.ania

Al, about humidity: it about 60-80% all the time

Phals... I'll try to mount them as you suggest

Thanks!

You are welcome, I know your phals will appreciate it!
Al

pale blue · #27 03-25-2009, 09:43 AM

Wow Ania, this is really cool and innovative! Great job!

l.ania · #28 03-25-2009, 10:03 AM

cb977 · #29 03-25-2009, 10:22 AM

Ania...you're doing a really great job with this!

I look forward to seeing more pictures as the tree "grows"

camille1585 · #30 03-25-2009, 10:29 AM

Your tree looks great!!

. Where did you get such nice big pieces of cork? I have trouble finding places to buy some despite all the cork trees that grow in the south of France!