Mount a Phalaenopsis Equestris?

[wimpy]

I've got a Phal. Equestris that just dropped it's last flower and thank god I found a site (while looking for info on if I can mount it.. It's currently in a 2" container) that said that they usualy throw a keiki, because I was about to snip off the stalk! Meanwhile, I haven't found any info on whether I can or should mount it. Any tips and other info on this little beauty?

I have about 60-70 orchids but I'm a rank beginner on their care. Most of my older ones have survived through luck and blind ignorance but now I have the time to really take good care of them. I've also really developed an interest in mini's lately, especially mounted plants.

Thanks

[Bird Song Farm]

Originally Posted by wimpy

I've got a Phal. Equestris that just dropped it's last flower and thank god I found a site (while looking for info on if I can mount it.. It's currently in a 2" container) that said that they usually throw a keiki, because I was about to snip off the stalk! Meanwhile, I haven't found any info on whether I can or should mount it. Any tips and other info on this little beauty?

I have about 60-70 orchids but I'm a rank beginner on their care. Most of my older ones have survived through luck and blind ignorance but now I have the time to really take good care of them. I've also really developed an interest in mini's lately, especially mounted plants.

Thanks

Hi Wimpy,
I see you haven't posted to often to the board so maybe no one has welcomed you. Let me do so know with a hearty .

I have two P. equestris, (What IS the plural, ii ?) both mounted, one has just finished blooming, the other is a bit to young. Anyway, they both do fine. I have one on cork and another in moss on a special mount that I'll be showing pictures of soon. I also have several hybrid forms of P. equestris, all mounted on cork with S moss.

Glad you found the info on not cutting the spike!!!
AL

[Gin]

I have quite a few equestris some are mounted upside down roots up leaves down , that way water can't sit in the top causing crown rot , plant roots are directly on the mount with Spag. over them ,some use fishing line to secure them to the mount . I use strips of panty hose .. Hope this helps .. Also Welcome to the forum .. Gin

[wimpy]

Wow, thanks for the responses! Also, great idea about mounting it upside down. So much to learn! My next question is, should I wait to see if a keiki developes before I disturb it?

I raise Killifish, have a few poison dart frogs, several vivariums, I'm a homebrewer/Beer judge, but it's been a long time since a hobby has grabbed me like orchids have the last few months!