I have a phal that is blooming and I am worried that the stem cannot support the weight of the flowers. I have seen orchids with support wire around the stem and attached to a bamboo support.
Is this wire something special or just fine tin wire. Seems it would neet some springiness to it to provide support.
Can someone tell me what this wire is and where to get it, both internet and in brick stores.
Thanks,
Vito
I wasn't really able to decipher much from your description. But yes, the Phal stem probably does need support. Any thin, relatively straight stick (whether wood or rigid wire) will work. To anchor the stem to the stake, you can use twist-ties (purchased or saved from your last loaf of bread), or any of the variety of dragonfly/butterfly/daisy clips which were originally intended for little girls' hair ...
It is best to tie off in 2 places, one just below the last flowers and another lower on the stem, otherwise the stem may snap just above a single fastener placed high. Kenni
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