Porch rearranged... - Orchid Board

Lilac · #1 09-28-2013, 02:38 PM

My rearranged porch space.

Thanks to the poster, and I'm sorry I forgot the name to give them credit, that posted the idea of using ironed laundry racks for hanging orchids!

Got these two new ones at an orchid fair yesterday. A very pretty yellow and burgundy Cattleya and a greenish with yellow centers Dendrobium. They had no id.

Would've gotten a couple more, but they were mainly selling the baby's or plantlings, bare rooted and seedlings. The large showy ones were the samples and not for sale.

Fell in love with a huge Vanda, now I have to find one

Anyway, now I have an even 25 orchids. All out on the porch in order of their light requierements, more or less. The 4 Phals are all the way in the back of the table in front of them is a Miltonia, which I think needs less light also. The Dends and Catts and Onc's are front and center.

Any suggestions are more than welcome. Thanks

Picotee · #2 09-28-2013, 04:01 PM

Lilac, I'm glad to know the rolling clothing racks worked out for you. They have been a blessing for me, allowing me to roll the orchids under the shelter of our balcony during the continued rain we have been blessed with recently. Your new 'chids are lovely. The cattleya is marvelous! Happy growing!

peeweelovesbooks · #3 09-28-2013, 04:32 PM

Looks wonderful! That new cattleya is gorgeous.

Lilac · #4 09-28-2013, 09:46 PM

Thank you Picotee,it's a marvelous idea!

Thank you peeweelovesbooks!

nlm2951 · #5 10-03-2013, 07:38 PM

Nice collection and the pots, second picture the green ones, where did you get them?

RosieC · #6 10-04-2013, 03:07 PM

Looking good!

tucker85 · #7 10-04-2013, 03:37 PM

Very nice growing area. Enjoy.

Island Girl · #8 10-04-2013, 03:47 PM

I love your porch! I bet you are able to leave them out year-round... Totally jealous of that, btw!

Lovely new Catt! I like that the racks have wheels... I may have to find some wheels to put on my wire shelves! Great idea Picotee, and Lilac!

Lilac · #9 10-05-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nlm2951

Nice collection and the pots, second picture the green ones, where did you get them?

That's what the orchids were potted in when I bought them. They had smaller openings.

So I did cut bigger slits in them. With a scissor and some muscle power, but it wasn't too hard

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Thanks guys! I'm enjoying them!

TOMMYMIAMI · #10 10-05-2013, 06:30 PM

Looks really great!