Moss options for Mounting Orchids .....

[Lorraine]

I have several mounts on cork. The moss is used as a transition so the plant gets used to growing onto the mount. The moss just keeps it a little moist during that period. After it is growing you can gently remove any extra but usually the growth covers up any and you never see it. I do have some mounted that I have added spanish moss to give a interesting look and it has added some moisture but I don't use it behind the plant just wrap it lightly around it after mounting. Since it is live moss it keeps growing. Everything I have is outside all year so you would have to try it up there in Jersey.