Very cool window shelving for orchids, etc.

17 years ago

Hi there,

I just wanted to share info about this very nice product I've recently come across to make the most of window space for my little collection of Neofinetas, Sedireas, Sophronitis, C. goeringii, D. moniliforme, etc.

These are plexiglass shelves suspended on a steel wire framwork that require only a small finishing nail in the top of a window moulding to mount and stabilize. The creator makes them to order in any number of ways and is a really nice guy to deal with. I'm attaching the link to his site.

Here is a link that might be useful: Window plant hanger

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treehaus

17 years ago

I built some shelves that are somewhat similar to these. I went to IKEA to scope out the glass shelves they carry, having previously purchased a glass shelf from IKEA for my bathroom, and knowing that they often sell individual components of their products. I found glass shelves 15" in length, that had holes drilled on the ends. They were a steal at $2.50 for a pair. The window I wanted to install the shelves in is just shy of 30" wide, so it was ideal. So I used threaded rod, with nuts to hold the shelves at the desired height, and I just hung the whole thing from the ceiling. I made horizontal supports for the shelves out of aluminum channel. If I had not been lucky enough to find these glass pieces at IKEA for the price I did I would probably not have been able to make shelves like this.

Mike

Here is a link that might be useful: Glass shelves

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snasxs
17 years ago
Wow, I am green ...
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Original Author
17 years ago
They are cool aren't they? I'm jealous of your awesome Cymbidium collection, snaxs!

Just a disclaimer that occurs to me--I just happened across these shelves while surfing and wanted to share since they're such a cool solution for a lot of orchids. I have no business interest with the creator, except that I'd like to buy a unit for every window in my house!

Mark
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Sheila
17 years ago
Mark, those shelves are fabulous and so is your orchid collection! The scene out your windows is lovely too. Thx for posting.

Sheila :)
jane__ny
17 years ago
I am tempted to order one. Seems expensive but I'm not sure what to order. Could you explain what you ordered? It appears you have the double shelf?

Please give the details of your set-up.

Thanks,
Jane
xmpraedicta
17 years ago
Those are really nice! I know Mike from michigan has some of these and they look really classy...fantastic find
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Original Author
17 years ago
Hi there Jane. These are three-tier, single shelves with the humidity trays. The between shelf spacing is 9 inches I believe. Would suggest that you decide which window you want to use, decide how low you'd like the bottom shelf to fall, and how high the tallest orchid will be (don't forget spikes) to determine the between-shelf spacing. You could do two, three, four shelves on one unit. I wanted my lowest shelf to be high enough that kitties wouldn't be tempted. ;-)
jane__ny
17 years ago
Thanks, I think most of my plants are taller than 9 inches. I have baseboard heat under my windows which could also create a problem. Can you just use 2 shelves? I have mostly Catts and Oncids and some Phals. They are all big and 9" would not work.

Jane
tommyr_gw Zone 6
17 years ago
IMHO over priced. I'll pass.
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Original Author
17 years ago
Jane, you can specify whatever spacing you like. These aren't ready made but rather are made to order with the exact dimensions you specify. I chose 9 inches because I'm using them for very small orchids. Tommy, for me, the price is totally worth what I would pay for a couple of nice Neos. To each his own though ;-).

Mark
bonnie_2006
17 years ago
I have to have these shelves!
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Original Author
17 years ago
Mazel tov Mike! These are absolutely spectacular. I feel an IKEA run coming on.

Mark
Whovian
12 years ago
So awesome Mike! I love the Ikea hack!