phal mount

[Call_Me_Bob]

this is my first try mounting anything! its phal pixie red and its on cedar

[Zoi2]

Looks good.
Are you planning on hanging it upside down or keeping it on the plate?
Joann

[billc]

I think it looks good too. The roots look like they've seen better days, the mounting will certainly help.

Bill

[Call_Me_Bob]

there are lots of nice green roots inside the spag. im planning on keeping it on the plate, however i will go to the local bonsai shop and purchase a plat that isnt as tacky and isnt made of foam lol i dont have anywhere to hang it, thats the only reason i wont hang it.

there are at least four visible new roots, and a new leaf from the crown, are there always leaves from the crown?

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by help

there are lots of nice green roots inside the spag. im planning on keeping it on the plate, however i will go to the local bonsai shop and purchase a plat that isnt as tacky and isnt made of foam lol i dont have anywhere to hang it, thats the only reason i wont hang it.

there are at least four visible new roots, and a new leaf from the crown, are there always leaves from the crown?

yes, phals grow from the crown, which is why it's important to make sure water is left sitting in the crown, as it can cause the crown to rot.

Your mount looks nice!

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

yes, phals grow from the crown, which is why it's important to make sure water is left sitting in the crown, as it can cause the crown to rot.

Your mount looks nice!

do you mean make sure NO water is left sitting in the crown? and thank you. i cant wait till it flowers

[Zoi2]

Yes, that was just a typo. NO water for the crown.
Joann

[Call_Me_Bob]

anyone know how to get the roots to look better, some people have told me the roots have see better days.

[natasha]

to me the roots seem quite 'old'. my usual phal roots are solid and green/white. this one seems wrinkly. is it wiry? perhaps best to left as it is first till new roots come out.

[Call_Me_Bob]

they arent wiry. there are 1 or 2 dead ones. on the top, i just didnt cut them off. but they have been that way for a while. when i water the roots, they perk up some. but there are new roots coming, so what shall i do after they come in?