Orchid keychain - Orchid Board

Mr. Tech · #1 11-28-2011, 06:03 AM

I saw a keychain that contains a live cactus. Japanese carry them as a "pet".

What if putting a Platystele or a Schoenorchis in a keychain?

Paul Mc · #2 11-28-2011, 08:28 AM

Now, that's a neat idea! I have a question though about the one the Japanese have - how do they water and feed it? Is there a way to open it? Also, how is it secured so it doesn't break while in a pocket/purse or while being used? Do you have a link to a picture of this?

I'm very intrigued! Sorry for the 20 questions, lol...

Leafmite · #3 11-28-2011, 09:15 AM

Website: Plantochi | nature in your hand | www.plantochi.com
I had one of these, still have the little container and cactus but the cactus grew too big and had to be repotted. Mine came from Germany. I wish they would sell them here. If they are ever sold here, I am getting more. Definitely. Orchids would be very cool.
Leafmite

Mr. Tech · #4 11-28-2011, 12:28 PM

Some can be disassembled to water and some can't.

I'm thinking about a disassemblable version with Sphagnum medium and a Platystele jungermannioides inside.

WhiteRabbit · #5 11-29-2011, 12:29 AM

cool - if you are able to do that - I'd love to see what you come up with!

Leafmite · #6 11-29-2011, 02:05 AM

I did a search on these. Wow. They are everywhere except where I might come across them. I even found an American site that has the keychains. I think the site is: PixiePlants. A chinese company has a variety of plants, some grown in colorful gel. Maybe I will buy a second schoenorchis or other mini and fix up the empty capsule. I definitely don't need more cacti/succulents. I just divided a few monsters of those this past summer.
Leafmite

Paul Mc · #7 11-29-2011, 08:17 AM

Oh wow! Thanks for the link Leafmite! I'm going to have to look into this now as well! I think my only question is how is the plant going to get enough light throughout the day when I work in an office space? Yes I have windows, but my light meter did not even register 500 footcandles coming from the windows because they are tinted and reflective.

Mr. Tech · #8 11-29-2011, 10:00 AM

You can use plants with low light requirements.

I'm thinking about a Platystele jungermannioides since it can tolerate low light conditions.

JungleMel · #9 11-29-2011, 11:06 AM

Wow, this might be the cutest thing ever. Any plant can't really orient themselves to the ground/sun. It's a keychain so it'll be on it's side, upside down, all over the place. Does this slow down growth at all, seeing as how it can't go in one direction and grow that way? Just curious, but I want one anyway! Nice find, I'm off to look on ebay...