The Phalaenopsis have been responding positively to their environment, growing large pendulous leaves. Growing them on a bench is proving to be problematic. They need more space, both laterally and underneath.
I found the perfect materials to construct this Phalaenopsis "ladder" at Lowe's home center. This is pre-primed pine. The primer looks perfectly fine, and no repainting was necessary.
This arrangement most closely simulates the Epiphytic character of these plants in nature as they hang from the tree branches.
I found a use for some old coat hangers. I bent them around a pot, then drilled two holes in the ladder. This is recycling unused material, and it is free!
The new coat hanger holders in use.
