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Orchids are unlike many other kinds of plants because they do not require soil in order to grow and form their blossoms. In areas where the winters rarely have freezing temperatures, you can grow many types of orchids on trees. If you live in a subtropical or tropical climate, you can experiment with growing orchids on trees, where they will offer an unexpected flush of color when they bloom. If your winters are colder, you can hang orchids from trees in hanging baskets during the warmer months and then move them indoors in fall. Hanging an Orchid On a Tree Step 1 Choose a tree with sufficient foliage to give your orchid filtered sunlight during all seasons of the year. The East Everglades Orchid Society in Florida recommends oak trees for Cattleya species and some Brassicas. Other orchids, such as those in the Schomburgika genus, can tolerate more sun and do well when you mount them on palms and other trees that have an open canopy. Mango trees and avocados are also well-suited for growing certain types of orchids, such as flat-leaf Oncidiums, Phalaenopsis and Cattleya. Step 2 Mount your orchid on a part of the tree that is open and has good air circulation. Spring is the best time of year to mount orchids to trees. If you need to protect your orchid from cold northerly wind, mount it on a branch or part of the trunk that faces south. Tie your orchid to either a vertical or horizontal branch with nylon string or green nursery tape. Step 3 Remove the tape or string about …
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Remember lovingly crafting gifts for mom when you were a child? Whether it was a macaroni masterpiece or a bouquet of tissue-paper flowers, she displayed each handmade present with pride. This Mother’s Day, surprise mom again with a do-it-yourself gift she’ll be delighted to show off. Materials: Basket (I used a large picnic basket) Floral Foam Blocks Green Plastic Garbage Bag 1 4-Inch Pot Fern 1 4-inch Pot Houseplants 2 4-Inch Pots of African Violets 1 4-inch Pot Variegated Ivy 4 Just Add Ice Orchids™ Woody Stems Sheet Moss Bow Instructions: Line the bottom of the basket with a plastic garbage bag to protect table tops from moisture. If the basket is too deep for your plants, place floral foam blocks in the bottom to add height. Place a few ferns to the back, leaving them in their original container so you can reuse them later. This also helps to keep water from leaking through the basket. Next, position pots of African violets and ivy in the front of the basket. That leaves room for about 4 purple orchids in the center of the arrangement. To give the basket some flair, remove the original orchid support sticks and replace them with woody stems gathered from the garden. You can also purchase branches from a craft store or florist. Next, fill in the gaps and conceal the plants pots with sheet moss. Finally, make your orchid basket gift ready with a bow tied to the front.
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