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Fri, Dec 9, 11 at 15:35
| Now this piece of driftwood cannot cannot compare to wallisadis (in the last pic) but seeing it, I thought I'd share what I accomplished with it despite the size.
Actually, my recent house guest did most of it, as she was a floral designer. We had been that morning to Tropiflora and saw their broms, etc on driftwood and I thought..well, I could do that on the wood I found at a yard sale...and for cheap! So we did it and I quite like it! (so does Ralph the cat) 
closer view
Sure doesn't take much to make me happy - a few air plants and an old piece of wood!
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- Posted by don_licuala 10a (My Page) on Fri, Dec 9, 11 at 15:55
| Tilsandias are fascinating plants. |
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| Wow, Hester, it's beautiful!!! Very artistic and eye-catching. Where had you been hiding that beauty? Anna |
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- Posted by marcia_pa5 PA5_FL9b S.SarasotaC (My Page) on Fri, Dec 9, 11 at 19:11
| That's a very neat looking piece of plant-artwork, Hester. I've seen pre-planted ones for big $$, so you did well. Now I have to keep my eyes open for some driftwood :) Marcia |
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| That would make me happy too! Nice job! |
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| Oh yes, that is lovely. I love tilsandias too. |
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| Hi have tried that on several occasions . Biggest long term problems was protecting from frost and of course rot. not to mention expensive . My last effort was using PVC pipe covered with cork and expanding foam. Was relatively cheap but does require some artistic ability.lol Most ambitious was a 7x10 foot "seep wall" which destroyed itself . The roots of the various plants went right through the foam diverting the water away from the collection well . There's some examples on the American Orchid society website. They use mostly orchids but any epiphyte thrives on it. Does require a location where you can provide cold and wind protection. My "limb' types were hung from the ceiling of the shadehouse. They do look fantastic for sure!!! gary |
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