Coconut mounts

[susiep]

I visited Coconut Orchids in Davie, Florida Sunday and all her plants are grown in Coconuts! Look at this great 'Limelight' I got from her (6 buds)!

[Becca]

Wow that looks great! I'll keep that in mind next time I am looking for mounting materials! Great find!

[Sharlie]

Originally Posted by susiep

I visited Coconut Orchids in Davie, Florida Sunday and all her plants are grown in Coconuts! Look at this great 'Limelight' I got from her (6 buds)!

I am going out tomorrow to look for coconuts on the ground. The orchid looks awesome.

[bellini girl]

What a novel idea. That looks very cool

Lecent

[snow]

i am also going to look for coconuts out on the ground here in winnipeg

[unhappykat]

Originally Posted by snow

i am also going to look for coconuts out on the ground here in winnipeg

[Grandma M]

Lorraine sent me one this spring, thanks Lorraine, which I planted a Dykia hendersonia in. It is doing great and is just starting to flower, only a few buds open yet. I'll post another picture when more buds open.

I like the idea of placing it flat because I find it difficult to water this way. Mounts don't like me. This morning mine will be changed to it's back. Marilyn

[priz_m]

Originally Posted by Grandma M

Lorraine sent me one this spring, thanks Lorraine, which I planted a Dykia hendersonia in. It is doing great and is just starting to flower, only a few buds open yet. I'll post another picture when more buds open.

I like the idea of placing it flat because I find it difficult to water this way. Mounts don't like me. This morning mine will be changed to it's back. Marilyn

I have a question, how did you prep the coconut for the mount? I ask because I have a coconut drying out in my yard and 2 keikis waiting to be mounted on it, other than washing throughouly I don't know where to take it from there, this would be my 1st mount I appreciate the help.

[dsim]

i "mounted" one like this ...

[Lorraine]

Originally Posted by Grandma M

Lorraine sent me one this spring, thanks Lorraine, which I planted a Dykia hendersonia in. It is doing great and is just starting to flower, only a few buds open yet. I'll post another picture when more buds open.

I like the idea of placing it flat because I find it difficult to water this way. Mounts don't like me. This morning mine will be changed to it's back. Marilyn

Glad your chid is doing well and you like the husk. I was wondering if you mastered the coconut husk mounting job. Looks great. Mine are hanging on a plant tree that gets misted each day and rained on. Makes it easy for me. Once the coconut breaks down a little it will hold more moisture the roots will open it up some more.

Anyone out ther trying to get into that coconut be careful. I usually use the ones that are newly brown. Saw through in 3 parts just to the inside nut then take a hatchet and crack it at the 3 saw lines. Watch out for the water to escape. Pull apart and hammer the inside hard shell into pieces and toss. A large screw driver works to loosen pieces. Have fun!!!

I use a piece of wire bend it over and and use it as an anchor to hold the plant in place. sometimes a couple pieces are used and it stays in place. No problems. I'll take a couple pics closeup if needed let me know.