Stanhopea Stand - Orchid Board

Brenda Aarts · #1 10-11-2011, 09:52 AM

Decided to make use of a decorative stand that I had sitting around with a fake fern on top. Trashed the fake fern and hung many of my stanhopeas, coelogynes, and a few other hangers. All in the interest of maximizing my space of course.

Still room for a few more if I cram them in a bit tighter!

satishsherikar · #2 10-11-2011, 12:26 PM

Cool! you created a mini rainforest within your home!

glengary54 · #3 10-11-2011, 03:56 PM

Brenda - Great set-up, I assume you grow them out of doors during the summer blooming season?

Brenda Aarts · #4 10-11-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by glengary54

Brenda - Great set-up, I assume you grow them out of doors during the summer blooming season?

Hi Glen,

Yes, I have just brought them in and had to find a spot for them. They summer in my arbor which is a large wooden structure with lattice covered in wisteria and morning glorys to give them adequate shading. They seem to thrive outside and I hate having to bring them in, I envy your climate!

Paul Mc · #5 10-13-2011, 06:44 PM

Oh WOW! I never thought of using something like that! I'm rushing out and buying one as soon as I can!!!! LOL...

Thanks for sharing that!

FairyInTheFlowers · #6 10-13-2011, 07:09 PM

VERY NEAT!

InspirChid1712 · #7 10-20-2011, 09:18 AM

Hi Brenda! Are you able to get your Stanhopeas to bloom? I grow my radiosa very similarly to how you seem to be growing, and it is absolutely HUGE, but not a single flower... just tons and tons of growths! Should I water more in winter and slightly reduce watering in summer? (I've been doing the opposite) Whats the trick???

Brenda Aarts · #8 10-22-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by InspirChid1712

just tons and tons of growths! Should I water more in winter and slightly reduce watering in summer? (I've been doing the opposite) Whats the trick???

Hey Elliot.

Tons of new growths is great news. I do quite the opposite, water like crazy all summer while they are sprouting new growths and in winter dry out a bit more. I let them get almost completely dry between waterings. Seems to work for me so far. I must admit though, I have just recently become fascinated by stains, and probably 1/2 of my collection of them has been accumulated in the last year or so. I have about 15 total, although some are just babys and will be a few years to flower. Good luck.