How to mount Trisetella gemmata.

[Paul Mc]

I understand that the roots need to breathe and be exposed, but when I mounted with sphag underneath it appears that the roots somewhat sunk and disappeared into the sphag. Should I just remove the sphag and leave the roots bare on the cork? It's in my newly constructed terrarium where humidity remains at about 80 percent.

I did this with my Porroglossum after reading some information about mounting this one from the Baker's website. I just didn't know if it was the same for the Trisetella or not since they both come from the same region.

Thanks guys!

[Zoi2]

I don't grow this one but I would think it would depend if the roots like to dry out. At 80% humidity the sphag will stay moist and roots will not dry.
Joann

[Paul Mc]

Yeah. I just don't know about this one as I haven't found any good information on it as of yet.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

This is how I grow my Trisetella gemmata. The third pic is very grainy, but you can still barely make out some of the roots.

[Paul Mc]

AH, I see now! Thanks for sharing those pictures. I actually have a little nub on the piece I've mounted. So I could line all around it with sphag but place the plant on the nub so the roots lay on top.

You're the best King! Thanks!

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

You're welcome.