Very First Mount!

[abigaillevans]

I tend to over-love my orchids, so I mounted my two phals. Watering every day is much more my style than only watering every few days -- I forget that way!

The first one is mounted on split cedar with a pad of sphag moss. I used basic household twine to keep it on there 'cause my drill sucks and drilling a bunch of holes for zip ties sounded like a huge pain. It's got new growths coming out and I'm very pleased!

The second one is on a slatted plaque with moss and zip ties -- it was VERY unhealthy a few weeks ago and has been in a vase with a bubblestone the last month or so. I'm hoping the buds aren't all going to fall off, but the probably will.

Critique away!

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

The only thing I gotta say is just remove that spike. It looks like it's not going to do anything for you anyways.

[abigaillevans]

I know I probably should... such a bummer

[Tindomul]

Good work. When you water it, how long does it stay wet? Just curious.
I agree with King on the spike.

[abigaillevans]

When I water in the mornings it's usually dry by late afternoon.

[Tindomul]

Oh I think that is good that it stays moist most of the day. I think it will do well.