Project 6 -Project Plant Suggestions

[Chippy28]

Oh dear...I should be studying for my Physiology exam instead of trying to make a decision!

Also, I may be a bit premature in this question, but I noticed that many of these guys like to be mounted. Although, I like the look of a mounted orchid, I don't know how well one would work in my growing area. Is it possible to pot these types of orchids? Or does anyone have any ideas on how to integrate a mounted orchid into my situation. Basically I am growing my handful of orchids in my small bedroom on a few small tables and on my windowsill. I guess my biggest fear is making a huge mess with the water as I have carpet under my orchid. Any ideas?

[cb977]

Originally Posted by Chippy28

Oh dear...I should be studying for my Physiology exam instead of trying to make a decision!

Also, I may be a bit premature in this question, but I noticed that many of these guys like to be mounted. Although, I like the look of a mounted orchid, I don't know how well one would work in my growing area. Is it possible to pot these types of orchids? Or does anyone have any ideas on how to integrate a mounted orchid into my situation. Basically I am growing my handful of orchids in my small bedroom on a few small tables and on my windowsill. I guess my biggest fear is making a huge mess with the water as I have carpet under my orchid. Any ideas?

Hi Erin, I know the Den tetragonum would rather be mounted. Not sure about the others, maybe somebody else can give you more information. If you wanted to have a mount, maybe you could hang the stick (or whatever mount is used) from the side of one of your existing pots with a water tray under it.

[calvin_orchidL]

Oh man - such a hard decision...luckily I have some of those already so that narrows it down slightly But I made my choice!

I'm secretly quite pleased that we have this list because I know exactly which plants are available in Canada and which ones will be available to me

Oh yeah and a big thanks to Sue for organizing and setting up the poll, and tallying the initial votes!!