Upside down pot mount.

FLaCo · #1 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 12:50 PM

I got bored this morning and this idea of mounting somthing on a clay pot upside down. Obviously, the Phal immediately came into mind and I did it. Here it is:

I added the clay saucer because I thought that maybe it will keep water and transfer it or at least kee the bottom (now the top) of the pot moist. I used a 4" orchid pot you can find at lowes added a spag bedding and placed the flushes side of the root ball on it. Added more spag on top and then I slid a piece of mounting tape therough two of the holes on either side to secure the plant.

Aleksa · #2 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 01:10 PM

I must admit.... This looks so weird....

But I believe that this is going to look very good when this plant blooms... Interesting idea...

Good luck!

bkim · #3 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 01:21 PM

"Upside down pot mount."

I thought you meant something like this:

Anyways, I'm looking forward to seeing how it does in that position. Phals in nature don't grow upright, they're hanging on the sides of branches in trees.

FLaCo · #4 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkim

"Upside down pot mount."

I thought you meant something like this:

Anyways, I'm looking forward to seeing how it does in that position. Phals in nature don't grow upright, they're hanging on the sides of branches in trees.

Aleksa, weird is what it is all about...I can't wait to see roots poping out from the holes...just creeping and wrapping itself around it.

bkim, I have never seen anything like that mount....I may try that sometime.

solay · #5 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 10:02 PM

Having a good imagination makes it all the more fun. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think it is interesting for sure and once the roots grows in it will have a more natural appearance. Love to see the blooms come out of it.

The Neo. is incredible with all those roots!!!

myorchid · #6 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 10:23 PM

That is great, I like the mount! It will be fun to see how it does and where the roots go.

Nancy · #7 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 09:26 AM

I was wondering if a plant could be mounted on the outside of a clay pot. I was thinking of filling the inside of the pot with spag and keeping it wet so that water is absorbed by the pot and keeps the plant hydrated. Has anyone ever tried anything like this?

FLaCo · #8 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 11:25 AM

Nancy, you mean the Phal I thought the samething but then I thought...that it would maintain even more moisture with the plant and the spag inside. I'll try both methods and see what pays off...but I think outside it may dry faster.

FLaCo · #9 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 05:57 PM

Got an update for you guys. Both type of mounts are doing great. The one inside the pot is doing even better although the outside the pot mount has nothing to envy. Both are pushing new roots everywhere...which tells me they are loving it. The inside the pot mount's spag never seems to COMPLETELY dry out...which I hear is the key to a Phal's success...as opposed to the outside mount which if I don't keep an eye on it...the spag will dry.

Enjoy the pic and update...I know I enjoy viewing other geek updates.

Orchidementia · #10 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 07:44 PM

That's a lot of roots! Yowza! Good growing!!

FLaCo · #11 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 10:22 PM

Thanks...this was purely experimental for me. I am hopeful it will flourish.

kmarch · #12 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 10:30 PM

I think this is clever and even a bit amusing...I'm eager to see how this turns out in a few months.

evagentry · #13 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 11:33 PM

Looking good Damien.

solay · #14 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 11:37 PM

Wow, looks like they like it. The roots are looking great too. I guess next update will be blooms?

FLaCo · #15 (**permalink**) 07-24-2008, 12:41 AM

Hehe, hopefully Solay..hopefully. Although, I usually take a picture of everything mid-month and post here....I hope that doesn't get redundant.

PhalPal · #16 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 07:47 PM

I love it Damien!! Do you just walk around your house looking for things you can attach an orchid too??? I never know what you are going to come up with next!

FLaCo · #17 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 08:34 PM

Thank you very much PhalPal! I appreciate the compliment. Soon, I will grab a roof tile and mount a plant on that.

Meanwhile here are some updated pics of the Phals. I have also transferred all but one Phal to the upside down concept.

snowballsarebad · #18 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 06:07 AM

I LOVE the pic with the four in a row hanging upside down. I think this is a very good idea...and it would soooooo take care of my phal problem; they take up so much space on my bench, but if I just hung them! Not sure it would be humid enough for them here in winter that way, though.

FLaCo · #19 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 12:17 PM

Where do you keep them in the winter. IF it isn't too humid then I am guessing misting more often would be the answer...although, in winter my watering routine is much less.

Thanks for the compliments.. by the way.

evagentry · #20 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 04:33 AM

If you do try a mount on a roof tile be sure to post it. Is this a terracotta tile or some other kind?

FLaCo · #21 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 12:27 PM

I am not sure what color really. I will make sure to post a picure.

FLaCo · #22 (**permalink**) 09-05-2008, 01:58 PM

This update is for Kevin... his favorite of my amateur experiments.

These Phals are loving life...the side mounted one is growing a new leaf as weel as roots. The upside down one (inside the pot) is on a roid rage. Some of the roots are trying to creep out from the side holes (which is the look I am going for).

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