I wasn't really able to decipher much from your description. But yes, the
Phal stem probably does need sup****t. Any thin, relatively straight stick
(whether wood or rigid wire) will work. To anchor the stem to the stake,
you can use twist-ties (purchased or saved from your last loaf of bread),
or
any of the variety of dragonfly/butterfly/daisy clips which were
originally
intended for little girls' hair ...
It is best to tie off in 2 places, one just below the last flowers and
another lower on the stem, otherwise the stem may snap just above a single
fastener placed high. Kenni
"Uncle_vito" <uncle_vito2002@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>I have a phal that is blooming and I am worried that the stem cannot
>sup****t the weight of the flowers. I have seen orchids with sup****t wire
>around the stem and attached to a bamboo sup****t.
>
> Is this wire something special or just fine tin wire. Seems it would
neet
> some springiness to it to provide sup****t.
>
> Can someone tell me what this wire is and where to get it, both internet
> and in brick stores.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Vito
>
>
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