Ash wood for mounting

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Originally Posted by IraGlacialis

So a big issue is whether or not the log will rot and fall apart?

Ira, the only woods that won't rot and fall apart (in your lifetime), and are safe for mounting orchids, are any cedars, redwood, certain Mahogany species, and perhaps, Manzanita. When mounting an orchid, the clue to longevity of the mount is how dry it gets (wet/dry cycles). Just about any wood will rot when kept in hot/humid conditions where microorganisms can flourish. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, as long as you can remount the plant on a new chunk of wood.