Orchid display

For a pretty display on my kitchen table, I decided to "kopy kat" an idea I saw in the January issue of "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine. The article explains how to put orchids creatively in tall vases. An orchid expert tells how to keep the orchids' roots healthy while they are in the vases. I have been downsizing my vase collection so I don't have the straight-sided vases that I used to. I did find three former (spigots are broken) clear glass drink dispensers in the attic. I turned…

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Kokedama: a plant's roots are encased in a ball of soil, which is covered with a layer of moss, forming a sphere. DIY kokedama.

Orchids are more popular than ever, and almost every grocery store sells them.

An orchid arrangement adds stunning beauty to any space in your house, whether it is in spotless white or one of the most breathtaking exotic colors. I enjoy putting orchids on display here at our home, especially in the summer. When purchased, orchid arrangements can be fairly expensive, but they are really simple to assemble yourself using your favorite container and store-bought orchid plants.

Cultivating orchids is one of the most satisfying hobbies that one can have, especially when it comes to creative ways to display your blooming orchids. Mounting mini phalaenopsis on driftwood

Don't you want one? Marry a duPont. Many many white cattleya species. Extensively broad collection. Paphs, phrags, catts, milts, phals, angulocaste (!), etc. I will make repeat visits to this garden!

Krystal Duran on Instagram: "Orchid are epiphytes. They grow on top of other plants and are not anchored in the soil. Epiphytes take up their nutrients from water, air, and debris around them. Living in Indiana, fall and winter temperatures get less than 55 degrees consistently which would prevent us from being able to anchor orchids or other plants to trees so this will just have to do. When choosing a board, choose one that is rot resistant. I used cork bark since it doesn’t rot but…

Mounting Orchids gives us an idea of how they would grow naturally. It can be difficult to think about giving up a planter. But if you want to have a more authentic look, go for a mounted orchid. Riding an orchid has some real benefits. In addition to being the most realistic way to display an orchid, mounted orchids can live on your slabs for years. Find out if this could be a good setup for you!

Customer attached hangapot hangers to a beautiful backdrop for her orchids.This is not only very pretty but practical space saver for plants. In addition this vertical display helps orchids thrive by providing good air movement. Hangapot is designed for clay or decorative pots with a lip. Made in America.