My Ghost orchid

[patticake]

I'll try this again...I've been having computer problems...(probably operator!)
#1 shows Ghostie out side his new jar.
#2 shows him next to a quarter- (I told you he was small!)
#3 I attached a wooden dowel to a small grapevine wreath.
#4 I put a little salamander on it so he would think he was still in Florida
#5 I can hang Ghosties' mount from the dowel.
#6 shows that the mount doesn't touch the moss/charcoal/water in the bottom.

I can easily remove the mounted stick and put it in water for a drink and then re-hang it! I hope it does o.k.-

[pikevi]

I could not get my eyes off of the salamander/spotted gecko, hehehehhe

It is such a tiny plant and I hope it does well.

I am amazed at your ingenuity. It is a wonderful setup. I am only wondering if the 'air circulation' would be adequate inside the jar.

[patticake]

When I got the plant from Oak Hill, they said Warm, humid and NO FAN!! I'm hoping that this will help. We'll see....

[sandra]

Like I said Patti, you are so brave.

Originally Posted by patticake

When I got the plant from Oak Hill, they said Warm, humid and NO FAN!!

That'll imitate Florida weather! Add stifling to the mix also. It's 7:45 a.m. here and the humidity is currently reading 97%.

I hope this is successful for you. We'd all love to see this grow. Keep posting updates.

P.S. I really like that setup!

[digitalgate]

your seedling is so small.

[Tobi]

Patti that looks great (Love the salamander effect). You are a brave young lady trying
this little guy and I am hoping that it prospers with your setup. It would be awesome if
you could get it to bloom. Knowing you and your loving care for your 'chids, I wouldn't
be surprised if the little fella does well.

[patticake]

Thanks, Sandra! I'll keep you posted.
I've visited Florida and remember the humidity well!!
I'll be going down there in August to pick up my daughter. I know that August isn't the best time to be visiting Florida but, that's when she'll be done with her internship at Disney.

[patticake]

Originally Posted by digitalgate

your seedling is so small.

I know!! I was really surprised when I opened it up!

[patlee]

Absolutely love the idea with the salamander--make that orchid think she is in Fla and you've won round one Your set-up is so clever, I really hope this does well for you. Just remember, we all love pics and that baby is soooo small that we' re all anxious to see new growth Be sure to post updates...

[patticake]

Originally Posted by Tobi

Patti that looks great (Love the salamander effect). You are a brave young lady trying
this little guy and I am hoping that it prospers with your setup. It would be awesome if
you could get it to bloom. Knowing you and your loving care for your 'chids, I wouldn't
be surprised if the little fella does well.

Thanks, Tobi- I love a challenge, but I think this one is a little over the top! I'll sure try though....

[patticake]

Originally Posted by patlee

Absolutely love the idea with the salamander--make that orchid think she is in Fla and you've won round one Your set-up is so clever, I really hope this does well for you. Just remember, we all love pics and that baby is soooo small that we' re all anxious to see new growth Be sure to post updates...

Will do, Pat! Thanks!

[Aleksa]

Oh Patty, that baby is wonderful! I wish you much luck! Pollyrrhiza is challenge!

I'm fascinated with Polyradicon lindenii... I've been trying to find source for it in Europe but without success! And nurseries from America are not sending flasks for Europe... Really, you are lucky and I admire you. My dream is to own one of those plants one day...

All the best!

[FLaCo]

With that salamander I thought you were in Florida too! lol!

It looks great...I imagined some less but you really outdid youself...that will def. keep the humidity up. Do you have a hygrometer?

[jay]

Like the Guinness guys would say . . . BRILLIANT!!

I love your container and how you set it up. You have given me inspiration to think about trying this.

[patticake]

Aleksa, I hope you can find one some day also! I know that if anyone could grow it, you could! I'm going to try my best with this little guy.

Damien, I'm glad you like my salamander! When I went to Michael's craft store to buy the container, these little guys were there at the check-out! My daughter is in Florida right now, and she talks about the salamanders all over! I couldn't resist. Also, I don't have a hygrometer...(the plants can't read it anyways)

Jay- Thanks! I'm glad you like it. If I were you, I would wait and see if this actually works, first!

[Aleksa]

Originally Posted by patticake

Aleksa, I hope you can find one some day also! I know that if anyone could grow it, you could! I'm going to try my best with this little guy.

Damien, I'm glad you like my salamander! When I went to Michael's craft store to buy the container, these little guys were there at the check-out! My daughter is in Florida right now, and she talks about the salamanders all over! I couldn't resist. Also, I don't have a hygrometer...(the plants can't read it anyways)

Jay- Thanks! I'm glad you like it. If I were you, I would wait and see if this actually works, first!

My advice would be to cover that jar with something. Humidity would be higher, and that little guy loves it!

[patticake]

Thanks, Aleksa! I thought of that and put a clear plastic disc over the grapevine wreath. I figured that it would make it more humid, but the air can still get in and out through the cracks in the branches. I knew I needed to up the humidity, because this little guy was drying out too fast! It's better now.

[Aleksa]

Originally Posted by patticake

Thanks, Aleksa! I thought of that and put a clear plastic disc over the grapevine wreath. I figured that it would make it more humid, but the air can still get in and out through the cracks in the branches. I knew I needed to up the humidity, because this little guy was drying out too fast! It's better now.

Yes, that's the good idea! I keep you fingers crossed!

[solay]

Another teeny tiny orchid. I love little orchids. They are just too cute. I hope it does well Patti. I can't wait to see it bloom. Just think, if this works out for you, we'll all have to copy you. Salamander included. Ha! Ha! Ha! Good Luck!