Anyone have suggestions for quality plant signs?
Looking for something aesthetically pleasing and something that's going to last. Don't want something that will fall to pieces after 2 growing seasons.
If you don't use plant signs, I'm also interested in what other suggestions you might have for labeling your plants for display. Especially if it's something that isn't temporary.
I've got a few plants of the same species and want something nice and consistent when displaying.
Thanks!
Plant signs
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Re: Plant signs
Hi TimIAm,
These are the ones I'm using.They seem to hold out quite well!!
https://nurseryandgardensupplies.com.au ... ant-label/
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Rolf
These are the ones I'm using.They seem to hold out quite well!!
https://nurseryandgardensupplies.com.au ... ant-label/
Cheers
Rolf
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Re: Plant signs
Edit: 2 similar threads and I mixed up the meaning
As above I will occasionally use those plastic labels for flowering plants so I know what is what in winter
As above I will occasionally use those plastic labels for flowering plants so I know what is what in winter
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Re: Plant signs
@DianeVictor - Do the labels stay stuck more than a year? I mean with the glue in the sun. I know we've got a label machine stuck in the back of a cupboard somewhere.
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Re: Plant signs
So far so good and its over 3 years. I will say the white label does discolour a bit, but the label is still very readable and still sticks well to the plastic label. Could easily go 5 years before replacing I would think.
Just for clarity my orchids are grown under the verandah on shelving so couldn't say how much the sunlight would affect the labels/glue.
As you already have a Dymo it might be worth the experiment.
Just for clarity my orchids are grown under the verandah on shelving so couldn't say how much the sunlight would affect the labels/glue.
As you already have a Dymo it might be worth the experiment.
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Re: Plant signs
these as well ... just make sure you write in pencil, in my experience ink of any type will fadeRolf wrote: ↑October 18th, 2022, 6:13 pm These are the ones I'm using.They seem to hold out quite well!!
https://nurseryandgardensupplies.com.au ... ant-label/
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Re: Plant signs
The ones mentioned by Rolf seem to last the longest outdoors. I use a paint pen that seems to last. The plastic ones that look like a paddle pop stick with a point only last a few months before breaking. The wider ones which narrow to a point seem to last a little longer.
I also have a laser printer and print on weatherproof stickers. Some I've had outside for over a year with no sign of fading. They stick well, but can be removed in one piece easily if you want.
For tree long lasting labels, copper is the go. You write on them with a ball point pen and it leaves an ident so no fading. They also can be tied to the tree. Ive lost many a plant label over the years.
I also have a laser printer and print on weatherproof stickers. Some I've had outside for over a year with no sign of fading. They stick well, but can be removed in one piece easily if you want.
For tree long lasting labels, copper is the go. You write on them with a ball point pen and it leaves an ident so no fading. They also can be tied to the tree. Ive lost many a plant label over the years.
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Re: Plant signs
When I grew lots of Clivia in pots many of them grew to be top heavy and would be an inviting game to a young animal if they blew over.
After a mini disaster involving a new puppy I started dropping a label in the bottom of the pot as well as the normal label placement so if the visible label disappeared there was still a chance of the bottom label being in place.
After a mini disaster involving a new puppy I started dropping a label in the bottom of the pot as well as the normal label placement so if the visible label disappeared there was still a chance of the bottom label being in place.