brassavola little stars on driftwood

[CoolPhrog]

Great job Bonsai! Well done! Keep us posted on its progress

[bonsai1504]

the mother plant is the mounted one from oak hill that i got a few months ago.

[Leisurely]

I guess you could call me a neat freak. I like everything looking like little soldiers all in a row so, for the most part, I train, stake and tie everything. Don't you think that the flower presentation is much better when the pseudobulbs and leave are all erect and straight? In addition to looking neater, they take up much less room and space is always an issue when you continue wanting to add to your collection.

[bonsai1504]

i just let them grow wild like nature intended. i think it looks cool when the growths are everywhere and the flowers are randomly placed. it also makes a nice contrast in a show where most of the other orchids are perfectly upright in pots.

[Don Perusse]

Little Stars?? Doesn't look so little to me. Very nice mount and I'm sure it will do just fine. I think some randomness is fine but when it comes to cats. dens. etc. I agree with Leisurely that they need to be staked as the flowers are big and make for a nicer presentation. The bonus is you can still have space for air circulation and have them a little closer. More is better, orchids that is!