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Ron-NY
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 Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 2:28 am Post subject: Monster Neof. falcata |
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A few years ago, a friend mounted this on the bottom of a 12" clay pot. It has taken off in leaps and bounds. I thought he was crazy mounting it this way but I guess I was wrong. It sure looks happy!!!
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Paul_kozousek
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| Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 7:15 am Post subject: |
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Certainly seems very happy. I've been wondering what to do with mine as the moss is begining to rot down. I may split it and mount one on a clay base like tis one. Thanks for the idea Ron. 
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Marg
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| Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 8:24 am Post subject: |
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Looks wonderful. Might try one of mine like that. How wet do you keep the plant Ron?
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Debbie
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| Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 2:36 pm Post subject: |
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Wow!  Hope mine grows that well in vase culture. I'll have to buy a bigger vase if it does though!
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Saila
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| Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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Spectacular! Same question as Marg: how wet do you keep it? Any moss or something else on top of the clay pot?
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bkim
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| Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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Nice specimen!!
How do you water it without getting the flower wet? |
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Ron-NY
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| Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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| Saila wrote: | Spectacular! Same question as Marg: how wet do you keep it? Any moss or something else on top of the clay pot?
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sorry i missed this question...it is watered a 2-3 times per week but kept in a humid greenhouse. It used to sit on the edge of a bench but we had discussed hanging it and a few months ago I decided to do that for him. I hung it in a spot where it can now be watered more often 3-4 X per week/ I will update the pic when it comes into bloom. The roots are starting to dangle down below the rim of the pot. |
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Marg
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 1:17 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Ron, will mount one of my plants this way in spring. Did it need a pad of sphagnum underneath the roots to help it get established?
Cheers,
Marg
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Ron-NY
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| Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 1:04 am Post subject: |
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| no Sphag was needed |
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bkim
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| How do you fully water the plant and all aerials without getting the buds and blooms wet? Or does it matter? I have a Neo of similar size starting to bloom and I'm worried about watering without getting the spikes, buds, and blooms wet. |
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Ron-NY
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| Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 4:01 am Post subject: |
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| It doesn't matter. I water with a hose |
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| Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Ron-NY wrote: | | It doesn't matter. I water with a hose |
Cool thanks. |
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Paul_kozousek
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Here is my monster.
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Saila
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Fantastic, Paul! Have you counted the flowers?
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Debbie
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice Paul. One day one of mine will flower. One day...
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