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05-26-2006, 02:44 PM
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Unique Mounting
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When I first started growing orchids I had a problem with over watering. This lead me into the path of mounting. People in my local orchid society love what I've done with my mountings and consider me the "local expert". Maybe I am the Southern New Jersey expert in mounting orchids because I have lots of practice at what works and what doesn't. But I am no "expert" by any means, I just have experience.
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05-26-2006, 03:57 PM
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Thanks,
I also believe it is important to know what types, and what sizes of wood to use when mounting orchids. I haven't tried my hand at doing this yet, but hope to soon!
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06-12-2006, 04:36 AM
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Have spent ages looking for this!
Thank you so much for this info. I have spent ages searching the net for info on mounting orchids in interesting ways. As all my orchids are outside. In far northern Australia our living areas are also mostly outside!! Is there anywhere I can see more photos of mountings you have done?
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06-12-2006, 10:57 AM
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Speaking of mounting, does anybody but me use silicone caulk to stick plants onto mounts? Seems to work so far, and far quicker than fishing line or wire...
Haven't tried it with all orchids, but the ones I've done seem to be ok.
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06-12-2006, 01:49 PM
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How much do you use?
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06-12-2006, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Tindomul1of9
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As little as I can get away with and still have the plant stick... A little squirt from the caulk gun on a mount, let that sit for a minute or two to set up, and then press the plant into the caulk. If it is possible to lay down the mount and not have the plant fall off, that is what I do, until the caulk sets (15-20 minutes or so).
I haven't experimented with different colors of caulk, lately I've been using clear. But brown might work well on sticks... |
06-12-2006, 05:12 PM
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True, brown will look better, but maybe you can disguise the silicone with some dry sphagnum moss bits, or coco bedding.of some kind.
I can't wait to start mounting stuff. I just need to find orchids to mount. Hehe.
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06-12-2006, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Tindomul1of9
True, brown will look better, but maybe you can disguise the silicone with some dry sphagnum moss bits, or coco bedding.of some kind.
I can't wait to start mounting stuff. I just need to find orchids to mount. Hehe.
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I've done that... it is best to apply a little moss when the silicone is still sticky. Saves a step.
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06-12-2006, 10:11 PM
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Another good medium to mount on (I hope as I have only just tried it but it seems to be working) Is coconut halves. However i guess it helps to have a large number of coconuts on hand to do this. I have alot of coconut trees and therefore quite a few coconuts falling on to my roof and on to the ground just begging to be used!
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06-12-2006, 10:47 PM
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Coconut halves with chunky coconut husks right?
Most coconuts I get to see here in NY are bald.
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