Image
Sep 16, 2014 7:44 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Region: Ukraine Region: United States of America Bird Bath, Fountain and Waterfall Region: Florida Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Birds Butterflies Bee Lover Hummingbirder Container Gardener
This is such a great idea and the fan frame will make it so easy to hang. I've got to try this!!
~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!


Avatar for chuck7701
Mar 22, 2015 9:33 AM CST
Name: Chuck Pfeiffer
McKinney, TX (DFW) (Zone 8a)
While it is a great idea, you might want to reconsider the fan frame setup.

I have one that grew to be a 80-100 pound monster that grew over the wire basket the past ten years. The wire has now rusted, and the chains attached are in danger of breaking. Since I live in a freeze zone area, I have to move it every fall into the garage, so the weight is now an issue. I plan on dividing it this year, and the problem will be cutting through the old wire when I divide it.

With your set up , the new fronds will grow through and cover the wire frame. If it is not stainless or aluminum, you might face the same rust problem I have in time threatening your hanging support.

For my next outdoor hanging specimen, I am considering some type of heavy duty non rusting hanging cage type frame. Will fasten some of my divisions inside the frame structure and let it grow outward. I won't have to worry about rust and future plant division will be easier.
You must first create a username and login before you can reply to this thread.
Member Login:

( No account? Join now! )

Today's site banner is by mcash70 and is called "Queen Ann's Lace"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.