What did you do to your collection today?

[Mountaineer370]

Well, I did this yesterday, so I hope I'm not cheating here. I keep my orchids on my wooden dining table, so I do everything I can to protect the wood from moisture. First, I have water-resistant placemats down on the table under all the plants. Then, each plant sits on a round cork mat. On top of the cork mat I use the clear plastic saucers, and then the plant itself (most of which are in clear plastic pots) sits in that saucer. This arrangement has worked so far to protect my table top.

Now, this may give you an idea of how bored I am getting with this long, cold winter, but I decided to dust each of the cork mats with a stiff brush and wash all of the plastic saucers in soapy water. Did the same thing with my African violets that are in my bedroom window.

Now, what am I going to do with myself today? It's 9F outside. There's nothing else I can do with the plants that wouldn't be just pestering them. Thank goodness a couple of them are gracing me with pretty flowers to look at. My house needs cleaning. We'll see.

[estación seca]

Originally Posted by Mountaineer370

Well, I did this yesterday, so I hope I'm not cheating here. I keep my orchids on my wooden dining table, so I do everything I can to protect the wood from moisture. First, I have water-resistant placemats down on the table under all the plants. Then, each plant sits on a round cork mat. On top of the cork mat I use the clear plastic saucers, and then the plant itself (most of which are in clear plastic pots) sits in that saucer. This arrangement has worked so far to protect my table top....

What about a water-resistant tablecloth? You could probably find a jungle print to match the orchids.

[Mountaineer370]

Originally Posted by estación seca

What about a water-resistant tablecloth? You could probably find a jungle print to match the orchids.

Thanks for the suggestion, but this is a triple-duty room: kitchen, dining room, and now orchid room. I can't give it over completely to the orchids, and I like things made of wood, so I don't want totally disguise it. If I did, though, I'd have to go with a solid color, as the jungle print with orchids on top would probably be too busy for my brain.