Re: Staking Orchids

    Most of us have unwrapped any number of electronic devices, and I like
to recycle the plastic coated flexible ties that are used to secure power
cords. Usually either black or white, they are thin, neat, moisture proof,
and tolerate repeated flexing without breaking or tearing.
   Tom
   Walnut Creek, CA, USA
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> From: Susan Erickson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Newsgroups: rec.gardens.orchids
> Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 22:38:14 -0700
> Subject: Re: Staking Orchids
> 
> On Sat, 29 Nov 2003 23:35:23 GMT, "Shell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> 
>> What does everyone use to stake orchids?  I've seen the little clips, twist
>> ties, string, and the wire loop kind, which is best?
>> 
>> Shell
>> 
> 
> At home the best is a single strand of wire from a telephone
> wire.  It is plastic covered and fairly thin.  It is flexible.
> If I am going to remove it as soon as the plant is stable or
> attached to a piece of bark, I don't mind if it is orange and
> white candy cane stripe.  If I want it to support an extra tall
> inflorescence I will usually dig out the green one and tie it to
> the plant hanger.    Otherwise I just use the plain wire support
> that has a hook on one end.  If I trim the hanger on a basket for
> the porch, I save the wire clippings and make small stakes for
> the mini catts.  I am utility over cute until I need it in a
> show.  Then it is invisible if possible.
> 
> SuE
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