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Thread: Water Lily Baskets

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    Default Water Lily Baskets

    These work really well as orchid pots , I use them for some of my plants that are in moss , will also work with bark ,the mesh is small . Gin
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    They do look like they would be good for air movement around the roots! Good idea!

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    I have my big Miltassia's in them they love it

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    Hi,
    Can you show a picture of one of your Miltassia's in such basket? Just to see how you put it in it? But seems a great idea to me!

    Many thanks!
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    Here are 2 pictures , it has 9 spikes , must be happy Gin
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    Woow, this is fantastic! What a result!
    Seems like the plants are quite happy in these baskets!
    Worth trying this!

    Stefanie

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