Orchid Mountings - Page 2 - Orchid Board

justorchids · #11 09-16-2008, 11:39 PM

Awesome job! Love all of them. I am so Jealouse

Lorraine · #12 09-17-2008, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JackiBlu

Those really look very nice. I am jealous!

I wish I had the shade to hang a ton of orchids. The trees that have the ample shade in the summer are deciduous and of course won't in the winter.

I am in search of a sturdy, fast growing, eye appealing, small (15') shade tree that is not a ficus for my back yard. That is not asking for much, now is it..

This all on my unofficial wish list!

Hi JackiBlu,

I planted Lakeview Jasmine. You can get it either as a standard tree or shrub type and train it with about 4/5 main trunks. I planted both. They will give you filtered light and keep their leaves and have wonderful fragrance. I'll take some pictures if you want to see them just let me know.

Ranchnanny · #13 09-17-2008, 01:03 AM

MrGreen61 your mounts look great to me. You are so fortunate to be able to have them outside. I have my mounts inside an orchidarium all year.

Well Done

Sheridan

Mr.Green61 · #14 09-17-2008, 06:06 AM

Thank You Sheridan, fortunately karachi has same climate like bangkok, singapore, only the difference is rain, very few rain, I utilized roof and changed into very comfort place for orchids, it took three years and still lot of work to do, you also see flowers section, i just post fresh flowers photos today.
regards
ashraf

thakshila smith · #15 09-20-2008, 01:45 PM

I typed a long answer to u. But got canceled .
The last pic of your third post is nice idea .I have the same pot with me.

Mr.Green61 · #16 09-22-2008, 06:01 AM

Please see some more mountings

Junebug · #17 09-22-2008, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Green61

Dear Friend, i tried several mountings, if you like it, dont shy to praise me, if not, than educate me with right techniques

I don't think anyone needs to educate you on your technique for mounting orchids. Your specimens look fabulous.

I also noticed the bamboo structure in many of your photos. Did you build it? I recently acquired several pieces of aged bamboo and would like to build something similar for an outdoor display, but don't have a clue on how to fasten or tie the supports. Any of your suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

JackiBlu · #18 09-22-2008, 09:15 AM

Yes Lorriaine, OHHHHH.. I would definitely like to see which tree has alluded me in my search. Is it Florida friendly too? (environment & hurricane proof-ish) LOL.. Yeah, I want it all.. LOL IT ALL!!

I have two royal poinciana and a jacaranda tree in my front yard which will cover that horrid west boiling sun. Both are 'dirty' tree's but OH MY when they bloom is sooo worth it. The poinciana's had a couple flowers this year nothing yet for my jacaranda which is just breathe taking when in full bloom. I am hoping the Jacaranda also has the canopy like the poinciana does. Can I get that lucky? LOL I was wanting the Ylang-Ylang but I hear they are really a messy tree altho the frangrance is outstanding.. but I think I could be allergic. Someone told me it was similiar to night blooming jasmine which is killer on me. So, I will rethink that cutie for now.

TIA
JackiBlu

Mr.Green61 · #19 09-23-2008, 05:40 AM

Thank You junebug, Please see photos of bamboo set up

Lorraine · #20 09-23-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JackiBlu

Yes Lorriaine, OHHHHH.. I would definitely like to see which tree has alluded me in my search. Is it Florida friendly too? (environment & hurricane proof-ish) LOL.. Yeah, I want it all.. LOL IT ALL!!

I have two royal poinciana and a jacaranda tree in my front yard which will cover that horrid west boiling sun. Both are 'dirty' tree's but OH MY when they bloom is sooo worth it. The poinciana's had a couple flowers this year nothing yet for my jacaranda which is just breathe taking when in full bloom. I am hoping the Jacaranda also has the canopy like the poinciana does. Can I get that lucky? LOL I was wanting the Ylang-Ylang but I hear they are really a messy tree altho the frangrance is outstanding.. but I think I could be allergic. Someone told me it was similiar to night blooming jasmine which is killer on me. So, I will rethink that cutie for now.

TIA
JackiBlu

Hey Jackie, I have the 3 'Lakeview Jasmine' pictured here and they are also growing in the medians all over Boca. I'd say they are Fla friendly. I love the fragrance very light. The leaves are smaller so more light can get through. I saw the shrub growth type and thought immediately "MOUNTS/BASKETS" More places to hang my chids

I just prune out the new growth from the bottom and let the branches get stronger. You can get them from the HD, Lowes and even Wal-Mart Garden here. Nurserys will also have them. Easy growth.

The 2 in the last couple pics were planted last summer. They are really taking off. The other one was just a little guy when I bought it. I moved 2x's in 3 years. It's looking really great.