I made another wrong turn on my way home from the supermarket today and found myself in front of Phelps' Orchid Farm greenhouses. The purpose was to inquire about using wood for orchid mounts, at least that is what I was telling myself at the time. The advise I was given was to avoid pine and eucalyptus. Grape vine, cork, fruit wood, cypress and bottle brush were the best. I asked specifically about cedar and was told that cedar shake shingles make great mounts but I should avoid aromatic cedar.
I soon spotted a huge Schomburgkia (now Myrmecophila) tibicinis mounted on a 3 foot piece of grape vine. It was just beautiful but they wouldn't budge from $100. I finally managed to talk my way into a $25 cutting from it and I did get about a quarter of the plant. I already have it mounted and hanging out in the OC. To understand why I am so excited, check this out:
http://forums.gardenweb.com/fo.... A small but healthy looking Epc. Rene Marques 'Tyler' jumped into the truck at the last minute. They had a big one in full bloom and it is lovely. Here is the bloom:
http://www.rv-orchidworks.com/...
I'll have pics tomorrow.
Jim
