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Originally Posted by phalaephila  My understanding is that most phals in the wild are not quite upright as we like to grow them; they grow sideways so rainwater drains from the crown. There are folks that grow them mounted or with side hanging pots to replicate this method of growing.
Jeanne |
I used to slap them on a mount upside down, and they would grow out and slighty up, basically coming off at a 90 degree angle. Even if you mount them going up, they lean out and let their leaves spread and cascade. FLowers are usually held in a graceful arch from the plant, as opposed to the upright spikes we like in a pot. Phal. equestris is sortof an exception, as it pretty much grows upright. But then, it's also a lot smaller and has less crown area to fill in with water...
Phals. stuartiana, phillipinense, and schilleriana were favourites of mine, mounted.
-Cj