Mounted Bodens phals - Orchid Board

Kelo · #1 06-11-2011, 11:55 AM

My latest Mike Boden purchases mounted.

Phal. 'SAMERA' (1)

P.violacea 'Carolina Blue' X [(P. vio. coerulea x vio. Mentawi) x vio. coerulea)]'Debbie'.

P. (Golden Buddha x Moon Nancy) X P. Sierra Gold 'Suzzane' FCCAOS

Jennyfleur · #2 06-11-2011, 04:41 PM

Cute cute! I wonder how the last one will do with it's leaves going 'north-south' - e.g. will it carry on that way or will it gradually turn itself? I guess a lot will depend on the light source...

Kelo · #3 06-11-2011, 04:53 PM

There might be a little twist later but I don't think it will matter that much. The reason it's the way it is is due to the roots' position. Rather than cut healthy roots I decided to mount it as you see it.

Kelo · #4 06-12-2011, 09:39 AM

I remounted the middle one to make it look more natural - facing downwards.

Jennyfleur · #5 06-12-2011, 02:14 PM

Rather than re-mount, couldn't you have just put the hanger on the other end? or is that my female logic coming in to over-simplify?

Kelo · #6 06-12-2011, 03:30 PM

LOL. Not in this case. I tried it and i didn't like it.

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Otis226 · #7 06-12-2011, 06:03 PM

Very nice mounts and super-cute plants! I agree with your decision to remount #2 in the downward position, much more natrual looking, and now no water spray to stay in the crown!
Good growing - Tony

Kelo · #8 06-12-2011, 06:14 PM

Thank you Tony. I try to find the best way for a plant to fit in because this is going to be for quite a number of years.