idea for new mount

[jensan]

Has anyone ever used a tree fungus [the shelf kind] for a mount

[kiki-do]

No I haven't.

[asif]

jensan

i have many orchid mounted on a tree they do really good. no problem of overwatering but use the wood that has rough surface i send you the photo of what of wood be used if you want

[Bird Song Farm]

No, haven't tried those, wouldn't they deteroriate quickly?

[asif]

they more than two years old plant

[Bird Song Farm]

Originally Posted by asif

they more than two years old plant

Asif, maybe you misunderstood the question??? They will do fine on trees as long as you have the climate for them. The question is how will they do on the fungus that grows on some trees. It is shell shaped and grows on a tree like a shelf.
Al

[asif]

i have seen that grow on the tree in pakistan it looks like air grass but in my opnion it harm the orchid sorry if i have bothered you

[Bird Song Farm]

Originally Posted by asif

i have seen that grow on the tree in pakistan it looks like air grass but in my opnion it harm the orchid sorry if i have bothered you

Asif, you haven't bothered anyone. I wonder if you have this type of fungus growth where you live. It is shaped like a clam shell and grows out on a tree like a shelf.

Hope you will keep posting, maybe you could get a picture of what you are talking about. I'll try to find a picture of what I'm talking about. I know I don't have any of these growths on any trees around my home but I'll be on the look out for one.

Regards,
Al

[kiki-do]

Here's a picture of what I think Al is trying to describe. My son got this off a birch tree ages ago and I've used it as decoration in a cacti arrangement. And if this is what you mean, I don't think it would be strong enough to use as a mount. Hope this helps. And another thing, asif, you are never a bother! We love hearing new ideas and tossing them about to see if it would work or not. That is the beauty of having such a diverse group. Keep on posting, you are always very welcome here!