The following overview of growing plants epiphytically is a combination of the following posts of mine...
An Orchid on Every Tree
Epiphyte Grand Prix
Mounting Mediums
CAM Orchids
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Plant selection...the more frequently you're willing to water, the greater the variety of plants that you can grow on your tree. The less frequently you water, the more storage/succulence a plant must have to thrive on your tree. Lately I've taken to fondling leaves to gauge stiffness/succulence. How quickly a plant wilts is also a pretty good indicator of how it might do on a tree. But don't be afraid to experiment!
Epiphytes are naturally a good choice to start with but they range from plants with absolutely no storage capacity to plants that can go weeks without water. Some examples of drought tolerant epiphytes include CAM orchids and many atmospheric Tillandsias. Cliff dwellers and terrestrial succulents are also great candidates.
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013
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