Well, I haven't moved them out yet as I can't quit figure out where I want to go with them or what to put them in. They are pretty small, think the one is a 3" pot, think the other is a 4". I can't figure out how to hang them. I was thinking if I had some kind of basket to put them in together. BUT the temps have been better and I've had the AC off and the windows open again, they are liking that. I'm afraid it will be over by the weekend, back to hot. I may look around in the garage this evening to see what I can come up with. I think I have directions in my orchid book how to make a slatted wooden basket, may have to end up making something. But need to move on it before I have to put the AC back on as I don't want to shock them.
Cats are outside as of last night. I still can't figure out a way to hang them so they are on a stand, back under a tree, in their tray with rocks, will have to watch rain and keep the tray mostly empty...at least till I can figure out how to get them hung up. I'll probably try to work on that this weekend. Have a directions in my orchid book as to how to make a wooden slatted hanger, looks fairly easy if I can pick up some lumber.
So far I think they are liking it. I found new leaves coming out on the little one I bought at Lowes. It's really been muggy. I'm just afraid that they will tip over, fall to the ground and get messed up....or eaten by a squirrel or something. Gotta get on to makeing a hanging basket this weekend...priority #1.
Suz. If they are hanging outside, you do not need a tray unde them. Just use an ole easter basket you get from the thrift store or attic. Or you can use an empty clay pot, hang it in a macrame holder and put your plant in that. Lots of options, just that they like the humidity and air flow and natural surroundings.
Try that...
Looked around the homestead, looked at a couple of craft store. Right now they are sitting on a stand, in a tray. But they are very tippy. I have directions for making a wooden slatted basket. Going to make one big enough to hold both plants are they are so small. 3" and 4" pots, think they'll fit in one basket. Think they are liking it so far. Unfortunately, I'm about ready to put the AC back on. VERY humid, temps upper 80's, lower 90's.
My cats and oncidiums have been outside on a shaded porch that gets morning sun and afternoon shade or filtered light. About a week ago I placed the tiny compots of seedline Dove Orchids out, too. Although some are only an inch or so high, the humidity runs 80% or more most of the time and I figured the rays of sunlight couldn't but help them, too. Others have 3" leaves or so and they get the milder rays of the sun, too. I have lots of little ones, a vanda, a brassavola mounted that get sun a good portion of the day and seem to like it.
AC is a must here, so we're taking advantage of the soggy FLorida humidity to try to give them the environment they have in their native lands. Yesterday I put the phals out in the shade, too.
In addition to adding some Super Thrive with every feeding, since many are babies I thought I'd try adding a bit of rooting hormone as well. Although most are ephytic, the peristeria elata are terrestrials and I thought it might prompt root development in these, at least. Does anyone have any thoughts on this experiment? Can I do harm adding rooting hormone to terrestrial orchid seedlings waterings?
This is my first flask experience and since these are an endangered species I feel such a heavy responsibility to see them grow --and not kill off the whole bunch.
Wow, making babies, it's so cool. Wouldn't know what to tell you but keep us informed on the progress.
they are very delicate at first. not subhect to temps, air, etc if they were in the flask for 6 months or more. they need to be gently aired, no hot sun yet, humidity ok, but watch the bugs and keep them out of water.....good luck. photos please.
Yes! I'd like to hear/see the progress.
