Mounts
 

Virtually all the mounts I see in the UK are on cork. Can other woods be used with equal success?

Russ

Cork mounts seem to be popular worldwide. Cork bark is usually thick, uneven and rough. A lot of people like it for mounting orchids. Seems to be durable for the long run.

I know Portugal has several cork tree farms, so I guess cork could be considered a natural renewable product.

If you scroll down to the Styles, Setups & Enclosures section, click on 'Growing on mounts'. There is a thread titled "Appropriate wood for mounts" with some good suggestions.

I have found that any wood that has a rough surface (and bark that does not separate easily), and that is long-lasting (doesn't rot easily) works well as a mount. As wisdomseeker noted, check out what other members of the Board have suggested. There are some inorganic materials that people also use as mounts , noted in various discussions.