Partical board

[RoseSD]

Originally Posted by Roberta

I does look like that species tends to ramble. It could still be trained into a basket. Actually, Andy does have cork mounts (and he has open house this weekend, not far for you to go) He might also have some suitable wood mounts. You will want to put a little sphag under the plant, then more over the roots. Andy uses 20-pound test fishing line. Dental floss works too. Or thin wire. The important thing is that the plant be held firmly in place.

Or you coud re-train it for a basket. Your choice.

Haha that's where I got this babe! I didn't want to buy the other supplies because I thought particle board could work and my husband can cut just about anything using it....
Do you have a good tutorial video on mounting you could share please?

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Originally Posted by RoseSD

Haha that's where I got this babe! I didn't want to buy the other supplies because I thought particle board could work and my husband can cut just about anything using it....
Do you have a good tutorial video on mounting you could share please?

Just to emphasize the point, I am a woodworker by hobby and a former cabinet maker. Particle board is just that: particles of wood held together with glue and resin. Water will break down the adhesives and the board will expand like a sponge and fall apart quickly. Solid hard woods and their bark is much more stable and can provide the orchid with years worth of support.