MonstroFarm Projects

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Orchid on a Rock

Orchid on a Rock

I mounted this orchid directly onto a porous rock to see if the roots will eventually attach on their own. These are the materials and tools I used to build and water the setup.

Everything I Used

These are the products and materials I used in this project, along with why I chose each one.

Phalaenopsis Orchid

I used a Phalaenopsis orchid for this project. You don’t need this exact one, but I’d start with a healthy plant with firm roots before attempting the mount.

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Dragon Rock

The holes and rough texture are why I chose this rock. They give the orchid roots plenty of places to grab onto if they eventually start attaching.

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Long-Fiber Sphagnum Moss

I wrapped long-fiber sphagnum around the roots to help hold moisture while the orchid adjusts and begins attaching to the rock.

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Clear Fishing Line

It keeps the orchid and moss secured to the rock while staying almost invisible.

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Shallow Watering Bowl

I set the entire rock over this when I water so I can slowly saturate the moss and catch the water that runs through.

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Orchid Fertilizer

After a couple weeks I add a small amount when I fertilize so the orchid still gets nutrients while growing in a setup without traditional potting media.

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$50 Marginata Transformation

$50 Marginata Transformation

I gave myself $50 to transform this normal looking Marginata into something different.

Everything I Used

These are the products and materials I used in this project, along with why I chose each one.

Shallow Planter

I found mine in-store at Lowe’s, and I couldn’t find the the Lowe's website. I’m linking to their shallow planter section so you can browse for a similar shape and size.

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Base for Potting Soil

What I use to start the mix and give it the water holding capacity it needs.

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Pine Bark

I added bark to create larger air spaces and keep the mix from becoming too dense.

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Perlite

I mixed in perlite to keep the mix light and open, so water moves through instead of sitting around the roots.

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Bonsai Wire

I used bonsai wire to gently shape the Marginata stems and create more movement. I made small bends and will keep checking the wire as the plant grows.

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Decorative Gravel

I used gravel as a top dressing to clean up the surface and give the finished plant a more intentional, sculptural look.

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Decorative Rocks

I added a couple of larger rocks at the end to break up the gravel and make the whole arrangement feel more like a finished piece.

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Dracaena Marginata

Mine started in a 10-inch pot, but I couldn’t find the same size available online. This is a smaller 6-inch Marginata if you want to start with the same type of plant.

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One Pink Princess Into Two

One Pink Princess Into Two

I took apart one established Pink Princess and separated it into two plants. I set them up differently based on the roots each section had, then let them grow from there. Here’s everything I used along the way.

Everything I Used

These are the products and materials I used in this project, along with why I chose each one.

Velcro Straps

I used soft Velcro straps to hold the stem against the support without tying it too tightly or damaging the plant as it grows.

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Coco Husk Chips

I added coco chunks to make the mix chunkier and create more air space around the roots without making the soil too heavy.

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Coco Coir

This was the finer base of my potting mix before I added the chunkier components.

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Orchid Bark and Chunky Perlite

I used chunky bark in the soil mix to create larger air spaces around the roots and keep the mix from becoming too dense.

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LECA

I used LECA for one of the divisions to provide this setup with additional airflow around the roots.

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Clear Nursery Pot

I used a clear pot for the soil plant so I could see root development and monitor moisture deeper in the mix.

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Wood Plant Stake

I added a simple stake to support the plant as it grew taller and help keep the stem upright.

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