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08-02-2020, 02:47 PM
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Support wire for cattleyas
I used to have a large greenhouse packed with cattleyas. Got out of growing orchids for a while, and now at 70 getting back in it, to a degree.
I use Lecca or Powerton for my media. I’ve always had great luck with it vs bark.
I can find the old rhizome clips, but I also had a wire that attached to the side of the pot, came up maybe 12” and came around to form a loop to hold the leads in place and gave great support. The wire could be opened and closed as needed.
I used to buy them in Houston at Tea’s Nursery, but they’ve been closed. I don’t know what they call them and they are so handy.
Any ideas?
I tried to attach a picture, but I’m unsure of this format.
Thank you!
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08-02-2020, 03:33 PM
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Welcome to the Orchid Board!
Try Orchids by Hausermann or Kelley's Corners Orchid Supply. Hausermann's ships big plants in bud with those wire supports you show.
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08-02-2020, 03:38 PM
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Dma ------ also take a google (using the images section of google) on 'orchid pot hangers'.
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08-02-2020, 03:46 PM
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Cattleya wires
Thank you for the leads!!
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Thank you for the leads!
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08-02-2020, 03:50 PM
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08-03-2020, 09:21 AM
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Wire
Found them. Thank you!
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08-03-2020, 10:06 AM
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08-03-2020, 11:00 AM
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on great advice on this forum i learned wire wrapping and bending and make all my own such stuff now
it takes less than $50 to be able to make all the stuff one would need for a LONG time.
spool of 16ga wire, spool of 12ga wire, one good pair of bending plier (optional but worth it, one side is a pole and the other side normal pliers) and a few bucks on a couple sized pieces of pipe for big bending jigs
that thing is a bit complicated but you could make it
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wow- at the prices on Hausermann's that is really a great deal LOL...unless you are also going to be making your own hooks, hangers and clips (as i do), just buy them LOL
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08-03-2020, 08:19 PM
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Wire
I appreciate it. I’m just getting back into cattleyas after a long hiatus. I’m reusing the ones I luckily stored and I’m about out. I only used clay pots in the old days, but now I use clear vented plastic and Hydroton media.
Have a great day!
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