Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis. Mount or basket?

[DirtyCoconuts]

I finally got a nice example of this plant and I am having a tough time finding first hand experience. It seems like mounting is the way to go but I was also thinking about the good old cedar basket as well. Any advice on how to set this guy up?

I’ll probably just go with a nice branch and orient it vertically if I don’t get any suggestions or advice against.

Thanks

[DirtyCoconuts]

Mounted her upside down on a cedar plank.
I used a few strips of 3D air fabric below the plant and a wad of sphag over the roots.

Pics tomorrow

[DirtyCoconuts]

Critter by J Solo, on Flickr

[neophyte]

cute!! I hope you're keeping this one outside because its flowers are supposed to smell like rotting meat...

[OrchidBro]

Originally Posted by neophyte

cute!! I hope you're keeping this one outside because its flowers are supposed to smell like rotting meat...

This is one of those that I just love the look of the plant and flowers but probably will never acquire due to the aroma. Goodluck DC!

[DirtyCoconuts]

thanks guys!
and yes, outside FOR SURE...i have been around it in bloom, it was what made me want one and really excited the magic of orchids to me...

i will also have to keep it mounted very high as my pups will surely be curious about the smell

[WaterWitchin]

Pete wants a taste test! Good for you getting it mounted. I have only one Bulbo and I’m still working on keeping it alive. It really didn’t like my transfer to SH, and had no idea when transferring that I couldn’t pick a worse time. It’s finally starting to put out new growths after a year. Perhaps I should find the name and educate myself. Where’s the smack my head emoji?

[DirtyCoconuts]

So I have a secret for bulbophyllums....

The coir lined hanging baskets at Home Depot. $9.49

I tear the top of the coir off so it is about a three inch deep bowl and I add some chopped sphag and a little chunky bark

That’s it. They love the coir mat and the sphag add enough moisture that they crave. Plus you never have to repot you can just add a bit more coir to the basket as they will grow up down and wherever they damn well please lol

[Cymbaline]

Originally Posted by DirtyCoconuts

So I have a secret for bulbophyllums....

The coir lined hanging baskets at Home Depot. $9.49

I tear the top of the coir off so it is about a three inch deep bowl and I add some chopped sphag and a little chunky bark

That’s it. They love the coir mat and the sphag add enough moisture that they crave. Plus you never have to repot you can just add a bit more coir to the basket as they will grow up down and wherever they damn well please lol

Hey DirtyCoconuts I know this post is old but I was searching around for ideas on what to do with my Elizabeth Ann Buckleberry orchids and ran across this.

You still use the original wire basket but just trim the top of the coir liner? This sounds like a way better option than mounting .

[neophyte]

DC - neat trick! the problem is I can't find the coir-lined basket on the Home Depot website. what are some key words to use? honestly I use their website just to check whether they have it in store but I don't even know whether their website actually reflects their in-store stock...