My 'Log in a Pot' project.

[FLaCo]

I found my branch and cut it off. I took Kevin's advice and used rocks instead of concrete to hold the branch in place. Here are some pics...it is a plastic terra cotta pot filled with river rock I bought at a local hardware retailer. Now I am just waiting on Jerry's hybrid plants to mount something on it. I will keep pics coming as soon as I mount something.

The wood comes from a Longan fruit tree (see pic below).It is very heavy for its size meaning it's dense... which is a good thing. Also, the bark is very rough and has many knucks and crannies which is a good form of anchoring for the future orchids...the curves are good too. I planned on using avocado, but I found this harder, denser wood and thought that it would do better against moisture etc.

What do you guys think of the project so far?


By the way, what do you guys think I should do with that little stubby log?

EDIT] I have removed the last Attachment as the pic clearly stated Copyright.

[Tobi]

Looks good Damien. Maybe you can try something like a Maxillaria on the stubby log.
They like to climb.

[made4engineering]

I can already tell, that's going to end up looking waaaaaay cool... I say you put the climbing stuff near the bottom of the big branch, and something that clumps on the stumpy

[PhalPal]

VERY cool Damien!! I like that you can move it if neccessary for a storm or extreme weather. I can't wait to see what you attach to it!

[Vivienne]

I'm with everyone else - It's going to be WAY COOL and I sure can't wait to see it when you've done your magic!

[patticake]

Thanks, Damien! This is going to be a really fun thread to watch! Good luck!

[kmarch]

So far so good. I think you've chosen a good branch, both crotches and open sides to mount lots of things. When you start mounting, keep in mind that orchids GROW so take care not to overfill it at first, the plants will take over.

I am eager to see what plants you choose for it. I smell success!

[sandra]

Now this is getting interesting Damien. I like it.

[evagentry]

This is another interesting thread,I read abut mounts in pots, but it isn't always easy to picture them in my mind, thanks for posting your project.

[brookn]

I can't wait to see what you come up with. It looks like a great log to mount on.

[FLaCo]

Hey guys, thanks for the positivity.

You guys can suggest plants to mount...if you would like to see something in specific...I can try to find it and mount it.

[arleneg]

Nice work, Damien.

evagentry -- I have a few of my mounted orchids in pots. It looks much like Damien's project, just in a smaller scale.

[FLaCo]

I got a nice shipment from Jerry and was wondering if anyone can help me. the Epi./ Enc. cross can do well mounted but which part of the branch can I mount it on. Here is a list on what I have and your suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Is there a general rule I should follow with certain species.

Den Cathy beck

Epi Atroneceum 'Mother's Day' x Enc cordigera 'Chocolate Violets'

2 of the Blc. Lucille Lundberg 'yellow sky'

Bc. Siam Jade

C. Laticem 'Kodoma' x Slc. Pokalani 'Cherry'

Milt. Earl Dunn 'Dark Lip'

Bc (Llittle Stars x Maikai) 'Hawaii'

Also, I also have an assort of Vandas.

[arleneg]

I'd situate the older pseudobulb at the bottom. You get new growth from the 'younger' pseudobulb.

[FLaCo]

Originally Posted by arleneg

I'd situate the older pseudobulb at the bottom. You get new growth from the 'younger' pseudobulb.

What do you mean? I know what a pbulb is ...but you mean like in general?

[FLaCo]

Here are some pics of what I mounted so far.

Please, fill me in on an constructive criticism you may have. Too high, too low, too close, upside down, inside out...lol...anything.

I am trying to imagine the plants fully grown and gave it a guesstimate.

[FLaCo]

First one is a Phal. Naples Night

Second is Epi Atroneceum 'Mother's Day' x Enc cordigera 'Chocolate Violets'

Third pic, Blc. Lucille Lundberg 'yellow sky'

Fourth pic, Bc. Siam Jade

[arleneg]

Damien,

Well done on that potted mount! You mounted the Phal as it grows out in the wild.

[FLaCo]

Thank you, Arlene. I plan on adding around 2-3 more plants and that is it.

I might put a Den. or Catt. in the rocks too.

[FLaCo]

Here is an update on the project. The plants have really taken off and produced new growths including roots which are really grabbing hard to the branch.

Since the last pictures in April I have finishing adding mounts to the branch. I have added 2 more since then...that will be it though. They are a simple Den. Copter (purple) and a Dtps. Long Pride Fancy (beautiful white Phal flowers with purple speck pattern). I removed the flowers and rotten/old roots and mount that last night. The Dendrobium was mounted around 2-3 weeks ago, it also has really taken off.

Here are the updated pics.

Third to last is the Dendrobium and the second to last is the new Dtps.