Orchid mini logs

   Today I want to show some of my orchids on the logs. I gave a lot of thoughts about the best environment for my orchids (mostly Phalaenopsis). I wondered how they actually live like in the natural habitat. I searched some information about the natural habitat and its looks. Then I came up with the idea to tie down orchids on the log to mimic their natural habitat.
   Obviously, I wasn't the first one to come up with this idea. Like all the scientists come across with the brilliant idea, then only to find out someone else already thought about it. Anyways, here's how I did it.

   First, I chose my mini Phals, and maple logs we cut down from our yard first. You can't just use the log that has been sitting in your yard for a while. So I peeled the bark with the knife first and cut the edge with the saw. Luckily, it was the small log so I could do it with the hand saw.
   Second, I boiled the mini logs in my craft pot ( what I use for everything else than cooking food). I added cinnamon while it was boiling since I've heard that cinnamon is the natural anti-fungal substance.
   Third, take the logs out with the tongs and cool them down. Then put moss on the log, fix the orchid on it,  put some more moss around the root and tie it with the strings. You can use transparent strings from the craft store or fishing line. I used the cotton strings look, because I like the rustic looks.
    Last but not least, wet them, display them and enjoy!

Viola!

Two in one boat

   I couldn't stop and I went overboard with this mini log project. I made two individual ones, then I made another one with the two mini phals on a same bigger log. They have same color flowers, so when they do bloom, it would be double the joy:)

I'm think to make a big boy log soon. I eyed on one log already out in the yard. Hopefully, my orchids like the natural habitat "look alike" condition, be happy and bloom manymany more!!