what does all this stuff mean? - Orchid Board

Swanwillow · #1 02-17-2007, 08:46 PM

ok, so you can tell I'm new, right?

stick mounted, basket (ok, I can figure out basket-but does that mean hanging and the flowers come down?) cork mounted... and how do you mount on cork? the only one I understand really is pot

ok, don't wait, theres more!!!

what in the WORLD does NOID mean?

sjMagoo · #2 02-17-2007, 08:53 PM

a NOID is an orchid geek, an orchid nerd.....

just kidding! It stands for No ID ( no identification). This would apply to all those lovely, but untagged, plants that tug at our hearts none the less

A big welcome to you!

Swanwillow · #3 02-17-2007, 08:55 PM

ok, thank you-thats what I understand now...

huh, so that means I have a NOID. its a start, huh.

smartie2000 · #4 02-17-2007, 08:57 PM

NoID is a plant without identification. It doesn't have the label that says its grex or species.

Some people like to grow their plants attached to wood, which is what all this mounting is about. Usually epiphytes or those that grow on trees are used for this method of cultivation. Growing on a stick/cork/wood gives the plant a more natural sort of look rather than in artifical pots. However its hard to grow this way unless you want to water often and have good humidity

Djarum Black · #5 02-17-2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Swanwillow

ok, so you can tell I'm new, right?

stick mounted, basket (ok, I can figure out basket-but does that mean hanging and the flowers come down?) cork mounted... and how do you mount on cork? the only one I understand really is pot

ok, don't wait, theres more!!!

what in the WORLD does NOID mean?

Many orchids don't like to have their roots sufficated in a lot of medium. So you can stick them into slatted baskets (like Vandas for example). The flowers just hang over the sides of the basket. I even have a few who like to hang upside down in the basket. Really just depends on what your plant enjoys. Same with mounted orchids on sticks or cork bark. The roots cling to the bark as they would in nature on trees.
If you want to mount on cork bark get a nice piece that your orchid can grow onto for a little while. Not huge or anything. Maybe the size of your orchid plus 1 or 1 1/2. Don't be afraid to break up bigger pieces of bark or wood to make them smaller if you need too. Get yourself some nice clear line. I've seen people use fishing line, I use one thats got elasticity to it. I buy it in craft stores where they sell jewlery findings. I like it much more because if I pull to hard it won't sever my orchids roots. I also add a little moss around the roots as I tie it to the bark. I do it because the roots arent attached to the bark or stick yet and the moss will hold mositure longer. If you use some moss you won't need very much. Eventually your orchid will attach itself to the stick or cork and it won't need the line anymore. Just needs it at first so it stays on the stick or bark

If your orchid outgrows its stick or cork just attach a bigger piece of bark or stick to the back of the smaller one. It will just keep growing onto the new pieces.

Swanwillow · #6 02-17-2007, 11:04 PM

so if I find 'stick mounted' they'd already be attached to sticks, right?
same with cork mounted, etc...

I love the way that basket ones sound, actually. I have a thing for draping plants... but my ivys are poor growers.

Djarum Black · #7 02-18-2007, 08:18 AM

Yes, if it says it is mounted on a stick then it's good to go

Swanwillow · #8 02-18-2007, 09:45 AM

wow, good info...

so the next line of thought: can just any orchid be mounted in a stick or cork fashion? or are there only certain ones, and some must be potted?

cb977 · #9 02-18-2007, 09:45 AM

Hi

Mounting orchids is a great way to grow them...IF you have the time and patience to give them the extra attention they need. I have stuff mounted on cork, sticks, driftwood, grapevine wreaths and the bottom of a wood basket on the outside! The possibilities are endless...but you want to make sure any driftwood you use has been decontaminated.

Have fun with it

Ross · #10 02-18-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Swanwillow

wow, good info...

so the next line of thought: can just any orchid be mounted in a stick or cork fashion? or are there only certain ones, and some must be potted?

Many kinds can. Only limitation is size. Usually miniature orchids (minis) come mounted this way. Best way to grow these is in a terrarium because they need higher humidity.