Orchid mounting can seem pretty difficult because there are not many enthusiasts that like to perform this process. Although there are not many people doing this, it is possible to properly attach them to trees, rocks, and other natural objects.
In their natural habitat it is not common to find one of these plants growing on the side of a tree or a rock. They actually don’t use the nutrients from the tree and are able to collect all the nutrients it needs from the ground. In this post I am going to explain the process to properly mounting your orchids.
Using The Exact Materials Needed to Complete This Process
Before going straight into this procedure you will need to have the proper materials in order to get them to thrive and flourish. It is recommended to use organic materials such as tree bark, wooden boards, and many other types of materials.
The Precise Instructions for Successful Mounting of These Plants
Now let’s get into the process of mounting orchids. First you need to take your material that you plan to use and leave it in a bucket of water for usually 12 hours or overnight. This will ensure that they will be grown in a habitat that is similar to its natural environment. Simulating their climate will bring you many more colorful blooms and will be worth it in the end.
Attaching Your Plants Using These Tips
The next thing you need to do is to attach your orchid to the soaked material that you are using. You need to tie it with either fishing line or a strong type of string which will not break while your flower is mounting its roots to the organic material. Keep the fishing line tight otherwise it could end up falling off the material, but keep them loose enough to keep proper aeration between your plants.
Once the roots have anchored itself to the tree fern or wooden boards you can now remove the fishing line from your plants. To make sure that they have been inserted correctly you could move your orchid back and forth. This will ensure that the process has been performed correctly and successfully.
How You Can Easily Water Your Flowers
Watering your them is essential for proper growth and you need to know how to perform this process correctly. The roots will dry out very quickly because the roots are exposed to the elements as well as the hot weather which can dry up the roots of your orchids quickly. Once a day or every other day should be enough for your flowers to live.
These are just some simple tips for mounting these plants. These techniques can be easily used with any species and can be very easy if the correct knowledge is in your hands.
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