My first mounted orchid to bloom.

[tucker85]

Originally Posted by SueinNC

I bought a mini phal in October. It had 3 leaves. Now it has 6. The plant has a ball of sphagnum between it and the cork. It was also secured with thin florist wire. Some of the roots looked strangulated. Today I clipped the wire close to the plant and pulled them through. It is still wobbly near the top so I retied it with 100% cotton kitchen twine. And tied it to encourage some of the flexible roots to grip onto the cork instead of out in the air.

Should there be moss between the mount and the plant?

I am such a newbie. Sorry for the question.

I use moss between the mount and the plant for phalaenopsis because they require more moisture. Orchids with pseudobulbs, like cattleyas, I don't use any moss.

[Vanda lover]

Very pretty! It's a cute little Catt.

[SueinNC]

Thanks so much for your info. That makes sense, those that are more drought resistant no moss. Thanks