driftwood mounts

[bonsai1504]

i went to the lake this past weekend and i found some reallt interesting pieces of driftwood to mount orchids on. so far i only have enough orchids to mount one.(my Ctna. Why Not)

[Chubidubi]

It looks so cute mounted on that piece of wood.

[bonsai1504]

these are the other pieces of drift wood i found. my orchids will be happy on them too!

[Swamper]

Bonsai that looks awesome. I wonder, can driftwood from the ocean, salt water, be used also. Does the salt cause potential harm? If so will just washing it down with a hose make it ok? Or is it better to just look for it in a lake and stick to the fresh water variety.

[Chubidubi]

I've used drift wood form the ocean before and all I do is wash it with lots of water.

[Ely]

I like the piece on the far right; kind of gnarly yet soft! Is there any other way to mount them on there? I'm not a fan of the sphagnum moss... I think it's the only way tho go though or the roots would dry out too soon right? Would Osmunda fiber work?

[Bird Song Farm]

Very nice pieces Bonsai1540 gives me some ideas!
AL

[Swamper]

Thanks Wanda, the ocean is a lot closer than the lake and has plenty of it, probably.

[bonsai1504]

this one looks like a fish

[Swamper]

it does look like a fish, very cool