Just cut the trunk as close to the ground as you can. Then cut into sections that you can manage to move. Once cut it will dry over time. (Just put it where it won't get rained upon)I always mount to the outside surface (the interior is almost hollow, and the wood is very smooth, not ideal at all) I have found that orchids really love these - especially the bare part (where the leaves have been shed) - lovely rough surface. If there is "fuzz" try to to remove that (much easier as the trunk dries) just so that you don't have loose material. But except for the fuzz, the outside is all usable. The thicker sections can be pretty easily split into 1/2 round or 1/4 round. Lucky you! (Sad to lose a tree fern, but now you're set for mounts for quite awhile)
Last edited by Roberta; 12-18-2018 at 12:00 AM..
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