Tropical Zone Gardening: need help on orchids

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Author Content westraad Xai Xai Mozambique July 17, 2009 06:30 AM Post #6829847 Hi everyone, i need some help on orchids. a friend gave me a couple, but i absolutely don't know anything about them. how do you plant them? do you tie them to a tree, or what? i would greatly appreciate some assistance. thanks! westraad tropicbreeze noonamah Australia July 17, 2009 07:58 AM Post #6829987 Depends on what types of orchids they are. Could be anything from in the ground, to on trees or on rocks. ToucanOasis Tilaran Costa Rica July 17, 2009 08:07 AM Post #6829995 Go here first. http://www.targetwoman.com/articles/orchid-care.html westraad Xai Xai Mozambique July 17, 2009 11:44 AM Post #6830762 the ones the lady gave me came off a tree, and i have seen the same type before, all on trees. tropicbreeze noonamah Australia July 17, 2009 07:41 PM Post #6832440 If they're growing well for her there then try to replicate the same conditions. Take into account exposure to wind and sun, and texture of the tree bark. I use fishing line to tie orchids to trees. When the plant attaches it's easy to cut the fishing line and pull it out without disturbing the plant. westraad Xai Xai Mozambique July 18, 2009 04:24 AM Post #6833701 ok, thanks for the advice, much appreciated! westraad

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