Step by Step
STEP 4
Place the orchid plants into
the container, to rest atop
the layers of crushed glass
and dyed Spanish moss.
MATERIALS
BOTANICALS
• Phalaenopsis amabilis plants (moth orchids)
• Tillandsia usneoides (dyed)
(Spanish moss, graybeard)
• Hypnum spp. (sheet moss) or
Sphagnum spp. (peat moss)
• Branches
HARD GOODS
• 20" cylinder vase
• OASIS
™
Bind Wire (Natural)
from Oasis Floral Products
• Crushed Glass from Accent Décor
STEP 1
Gently loosen the roots of two 4-inch Phalaenopsis orchid plants,
and remove any potting media from the orchid's roots. Snip off
and discard any withered and/or dead roots. Tuck bits of
moistened Sphagnum moss or sheet moss among the plants'
root structure, to provide moisture.
STEP 2
Bind the roots of one or both orchid plants to a branch or branches
with paper-covered wire.
STEP 3
Place a layer of col-
ored crushed glass,
glass marbles/
gems, rocks, etc.,
into the bottom of a
large glass cylinder
vase. For additional
color and texture,
add a small wad of
dyed Spanish moss
atop the layer of
crushed glass.
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