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Old 08-27-2007, 10:19 PM
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orchid tree opinions sought

This is one of a pair, about 5 1/2 feet tall. Some type of Larch, I believe. Not a hardwood but should give many years of enjoyment before decaying.

One will be used for high light plants and the other for those with lower light requirements. Non-orchid plants will also be part of the display. Ellen is nearby and she has seen this and will be a big source. I'll be fabricating a steel plate base with a pair of bands to secure the trunk upright. Maybe some casters to ease movement.

So, what do you think?!??

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Old 08-27-2007, 10:22 PM
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I can't wait to see the finished product!! What a great piece of wood!
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Jeff,

That's a great piece you have there. Love the formation! I, too, can hardly wait to see the finished product.
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wowhoo nice!.
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Jeff that is gorgeous!!. Can't wait to it when it finished. Good idea with
the casters.
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Thanks for the apreciative comments. I was not clear in the first post, my bad. What I meant to ask was "what are some plant options for mounting here? What combinations would do well?
Catts and Tolumnia and ...? for the tree in higher light
What plants would work on the moderate light tree? I want to mount a Phal or two; what would go with it?
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I think one that would look good would be a Sarcochilus

just thinking out loud lol
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What a shape!!

A great piece for mounting multiple plants.
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That is one scary looking piece Jeff but I've seen what you've done with your mountings so I know it will be outstanding once you put your imagination into this. Naked doesn't cut it here, she'll look better with some clothes/orchids on.
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