GROWING ORCHID PLANTS IN TROPICAL WOODEN RAFTS 
Growing orchids in wooden rafts such as shown above has several advantages. First, of course, the plants 
are more attractive and tropical looking. Secondly, it permits a fine circulation of air around the root system of 
the plant which orchids love. And third, it is almost impossible to overwater a plant when grown in this manner. 
Orchids require more water when grown in wooden rafts since they dry out more rapidly. If the plant is 
grown in the home or greenhouse they will require water about once every 5 days. But if grown outdoors or in 
open patios or trees they will take about two waterings a week. 
These orchid rafts are beautifully and expertly made especially for me. Only the finest California Redwood 
or Florida Cypress is used, since both are resistant to rot and water. Then I dip each raft into a chemical bath to 
further treat it against fungus diseases. It is therefore, not unusual for rafts of this nature to last for 10 to 20 years! 
They are currently available in the following (approximate) sizes. All sizes are inside dimensions. This 
means the full size raft is almost 2 inches larger overall. 
Square rafts — 4%” inside — $2.00 each 
Square rafts — 514” inside — 2.50 each 
Square rafts — 8” inside — 3.50 each 
Square rafts — 10” inside — 4.00 each 
Octagon rafts — 4%” inside — 2.75 each 
Octagon rafts — 8” inside — 4.25 each 
Rafts are very heavy but I will PREPAY all orders of $5 or more. If you order 6 rafts of one kind or 
assorted, I will include a seventh raft FREE — in any Size you select! 
