Mounting on Charcoal--neos and sedireas

[s.kallima]

Originally Posted by Merlyn

What I see are only seedlings or young plants. Where are the MATURE plants mounted on charcoal ? INOW, do they mature when mounted on c ?

That mushroom thing is too artsy-fartsy !

I share Merlyn opinion, the plants shown are only recently mounted on the charcoal pieces, I see no root growing into it...
I have never seen any plant growing on charcoal, even very old pieces in the wild, remaining of camp fires... I am not sure I would try to mount a Neo on it!

[Hakumin]

I know everyone seems to be doubtful of the suitability of charcoal, but all I can say that it is very popular in korea and I have personally seen at least one example where it has been long established. It was at an old country cafe last time I visited.

Otherwise maybe a few more photos. I guarantee that all of these have been mounted on charcoal. The blog entry for the photos three and four specify that it is oak charcoal. If you look closely, the roots have certainly established themselves in these photos and are supporting live moss as well.









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[glengary54]

I for one can't see what the problem is, years ago when I was growing Vandas in baskets, the only medium I used was large chunks of charcoal. The roots had no problem attaching to it and I never have an issue with fertilizer build up.

[Brotherly Monkey]

Originally Posted by glengary54

I for one can't see what the problem is, years ago when I was growing Vandas in baskets, the only medium I used was large chunks of charcoal. The roots had no problem attaching to it and I never have an issue with fertilizer build up.

weird, seeing that you're in Florida, as well. So I'm sure they were getting heat and light in abundance. Humidity here is a lot lower over the summer than I expect you get in Florida, so maybe that was the deciding factor for me

[Otis226]

Very unique idea. Mounts in general require more vigilance than potted 'chids. I really see no reason why it couldn't work with well weathered hunks.
Tony