Which wood?

[BettyE]

I have only mounted orchids on oak & cedar. I have noticed something about the cedar mounted ones, however. They never seem to have pests on them, as ocassionally the other oak mounted orchids do. Something about the cedar may be repelling the bugs. I haven't done any experimenting with this, but that would be great...BettyE

[woodstock]

Originally Posted by BettyE

I have only mounted orchids on oak & cedar. I have noticed something about the cedar mounted ones, however. They never seem to have pests on them, as ocassionally the other oak mounted orchids do. Something about the cedar may be repelling the bugs. I haven't done any experimenting with this, but that would be great...BettyE

Cedar is some times as a natural repellent for some pests like flees and ticks.

[Arenalbotanicalgarden]

Originally Posted by woodstock

Cedar is some times as a natural repellent for some pests like flees and ticks.

It repels many insects. I buy it by the sack full(shavings from the sawmill) to use as mulch.
I made the mistake of mixing 100 lbs in my compost pile. All of the worms left !

[BettyE]

Originally Posted by Arenalbotanicalgarden

It repels many insects. I buy it by the sack full(shavings from the sawmill) to use as mulch.
I made the mistake of mixing 100 lbs in my compost pile. All of the worms left !

Now I consider this GREAT information! From now on, my orchids which are mounted are going to slowly be changed to cedar planks! Thank you soooooo much. BettyE.