My first attempt at mounting

[patticake]

I purchased a second Phal. amboinensis from a different grower. It wasn't as large as the one from Oak Hill. (and that one was small!) I wanted to try to do a mounting, but didn't want to mess up my project plant! I used a fine clear nylon thread, and didn't pull too tight. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

[jay]

Nice mount.

You should keep track of both their growth habits so you can compare even within your own climate. Could be a fun experiment.

[fred]

Patti you have done a great job with your first attempt with mounting an orchid

looks pretty good Congrats

[patticake]

Thanks, Fred! Jay, You've been very helpful tonight- Thanks again! I'll try that!

[articuno75]

It looks awesome!

How long did it take you to do yours? Mine was a pain in the batushkies, until I got the hang of it.

Woo Hoo! We're going to start a trend here !!!

[patticake]

Yea, Jenny - My batushkies were pretty sore when I was done. It took about 15-20 minutes. Once I got the thread tied and anchored I thought this will be o.k.- then the thread kept getting tangled. I finally got the rhythm down and it went pretty smooth after that!

[articuno75]

Is that all?

Nobody laugh......Well okay go into hysterics. It took me over an hour to do mine. I was half way done and the string got tangled,,,,,,bad. I fought with the stupid thing the whole time to get it undone and save my progress. At this point I thought I made a mistake and was going to kill my plant. And yes I became very unlady like.

I saved what I could and started a new point. Was it worth it? So far yes in my book cause I wanted the look.

[Tobi]

Looks great Patti. Is that the piece of grapewood you got at the orchid show?

[patticake]

Up-Date... 6/11/08... My Phal. amboinensis mounted, is finally doing something!! My project plant is doing great, but the other one from Larry's orchids, is just starting to grow!!!
Sandra, see? You're not the only one to get a crappy plant!!! This is myPhal. amb. from Larry's, not the one from Oak Hill!

[Nancy]

Patti, your mount is beautiful and it looks very natural. I've been using twist ties and bird netting to hold my mounts together and they definately don't have the same lookk as yours. I think I'm going to have to rethink the pantyhose thing. Great job!

[Aleksa]

Great mount pattycake! It looks very natural. Can't wait to see the flowers!

Mounting isn't actually big deal, just tie the plant to the wood, add some moss, and mist daily and that is it!

[patticake]

Nancy and aleksa! I'm excited that it's growing! Yay!

[kid a]

ummm. ok

Patty: It looks so cute, you did a great job!

[patticake]

Originally Posted by Tobi

Looks great Patti. Is that the piece of grapewood you got at the orchid show?

Tobi- sorry it took so long to respond! Yes, It's the piece that I bought at your show. I love it.
Thanks, Kortney! and the other post....

[MissConnie]

that looks fantastic!

[Bird Song Farm]

Patty, that's a very nice natural looking mounting job! My first one was a pain also but once you get the hang of it they go pretty fast. I have all my species phals mounted now on cork but have to get a piece of grapewood for the next one (due in the mail next week).
AL