🌱 Orchid Nerd 9-Gauge Galvanized Metal Stakes – 18 Inch (10 Pack)

Tired of floppy orchid leaves and tilting bulbs? Get serious about staking with Orchid Nerd 9-Gauge Galvanized Metal Stakes. These 18-inch stakes are the same sturdy supports used at Waldor Orchids to keep thick Cattleya bulbs and other robust orchid species upright and display-ready. With heavy-duty construction and rust-resistant galvanization, they’re built to last indoors or out.

🌿 Built to Support Your Toughest Orchids

• 9-Gauge Galvanized Steel – Strong enough for thick bulbs, rust-resistant for long-term use
•  Ends – Easily inserts into potting mix or garden soil
• Multi-Length Options – Available in 10", 12", 14", 16", and 18"
• No Bending, No Breaking – Durable enough to handle heavy, top-heavy plants

✅ Why Growers Trust These Stakes

• Used at Waldor Orchids to stake Cattleyas and other award-winning plants
• Won’t warp like bamboo or plastic over time
• Keeps bulbs and leaves growing upright, preventing rot or leaning
• Great for orchids, houseplants, amaryllis, and more

📦 Product Details

• Pack Size: 10 Stakes
• Material: 9-Gauge Galvanized Steel
• Length: 18 Inches
• Indoor/Outdoor Use: Suitable for pots, baskets, or garden use

🔗 Recommended Pairings

• Orchid Nerd Green Balls – Ideal for staking, training, and supporting orchid spikes, with a green color that blends naturally into foliage

• Orchid Nerd 6 Inch Single Clip-on Pot Hanger – A unique hanger that allows you to hang your orchid plant from nearly any vertical surface

💡 Tips for Best Results

• Stake before or during blooming to provide support, but do so carefully to avoid damaging developing flowers
• Use garden twine or clips to secure the stem gently without crushing
• Clean between uses to prevent cross-contamination of plant diseases
• For heavier plants, insert multiple stakes around the edge and tie off in a circular pattern