Orchids mounted on bone question

[Mandy2705]

I saw on another forum, Orchid Forum, that one member mounted some orchids on a vertebrae bone. They did well on the bone mount. I was thinking maybe I could do that do a cow or bull skull. My dad has a couple laying around in his garden. We are from the southwest and these skulls are a common decoration in many homes. I wondered if anyone else has mounted their orchids on bone before? If so pls share

[Triffid]

An interesting proposition. I would guess you would be advised to go for Orchids that enjoy calcium in their diet and also to make sure the bones are clean of any potential rotting/decaying matter.

Never tried it myself, but giving this post a little boost as I am curious as to how this would work out.

Could you perhaps also post a link to the original inspiration for this question.

And also I have to ask, have you tried it yourself yet?

[Orchid Whisperer]

Originally Posted by Triffid

An interesting proposition. I would guess you would be advised to go for Orchids that enjoy calcium in their diet and also to make sure the bones are clean of any potential rotting/decaying matter.

Never tried it myself, but giving this post a little boost as I am curious as to how this would work out.

Could you perhaps also post a link to the original inspiration for this question.

And also I have to ask, have you tried it yourself yet?

Bone likely provides phosphorus too, as it is composed of calcium and phosphate compounds, the major one being hydroxyapatite: (Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2

[Triffid]

Originally Posted by Orchid Whisperer

Bone likely provides phosphorus too, as it is composed of calcium and phosphate compounds, the major one being hydroxyapatite: (Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2

That's good to know and to take into consideration.

As for Laws.
They will vary from nation to nation, animal to animal, so just wise to double check with your nations rules and regulations - as well as international laws regarding "At Risk" species.
Though I would imagine (for the most part) bones from "Domesticated" Animals should be fine, so long as how they were obtained does not break any other law such as theft, unlawful slaughter, risk to health etc.
Just my

Did find these two links, for those considering purchasing bones.

USA: Complete Animal Skeletons for Sale - The Bone Room - The Bone Room

UK: HOME - Skeletons UK

[Tindomul]

Originally Posted by Triffid

That's good to know and to take into consideration.

As for Laws.
They will vary from nation to nation, animal to animal, so just wise to double check with your nations rules and regulations - as well as international laws regarding "At Risk" species.
Though I would imagine (for the most part) bones from "Domesticated" Animals should be fine, so long as how they were obtained does not break any other law such as theft, unlawful slaughter, risk to health etc.
Just my

Did find these two links, for those considering purchasing bones.

USA: Complete Animal Skeletons for Sale - The Bone Room - The Bone Room

UK: HOME - Skeletons UK

The Bone Room is our source for animal bones. They are super clean and I think the texture of most bones would allow for easy root attachment. They only consideration should be chemical in terms of how the make of the bones will affect the orchid's health.
I think its a cool idea, but then again, this is what my office looks like, the human skull is fake. We have real human bones all over the place, but I will not post them here out of respect.

[My Green Pets]

I think an orchid on an animal skull would be gorgeous. An image of life and death intertwined. Do you have an extra cow skull that you could send me? All I have access to are deer skulls.

[Subrosa]

Originally Posted by CambriaWhat

I think an orchid on an animal skull would be gorgeous. An image of life and death intertwined. Do you have an extra cow skull that you could send me? All I have access to are deer skulls.

So grow miniatures!

[desertanimal]

Nope. I'd never do that to a perfectly good bone.

[voyager]

Makes me think a bit.
Used to have some well weathered whale ribs and vertebrae.
One vertebra was as big around as a small dining room table. [Yeah, I know, time can distort memories]
Interesting possibilities for mounting orchids.

[Subrosa]

Originally Posted by voyager

Makes me think a bit.
Used to have some well weathered whale ribs and vertebrae.
One vertebra was as big around as a small dining room table. [Yeah, I know, time can distort memories]
Interesting possibilities for mounting orchids.

Interesting possibilities for incarceration if you don't have the proper permits to possess them.....