Angracoids and tree fern?

[Groundhog]

Does anyone definitively: Is is true that angraecoids (Aerangis, Angreacum, etc.) should not be mounted on tree fern plaques (stick with cork or branches)? I have heard yes and no. If so, does anyone know why?

[beanluc]

I don't have a direct answer specifically for these genera, but please keep in mind nothing should be mounted on treefern that doesn't come from a sustainable source. Unsustainable harvesting of treefern plants threatens certain sensitive tropical ecosystems and many species of the treeferns themselves.

Options include: Sustainably-sourced treefern, coir fiber mats, and artificial fibrous mount material.

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Groundhog

Does anyone definitively: Is is true that angraecoids (Aerangis, Angreacum, etc.) should not be mounted on tree fern plaques (stick with cork or branches)? I have heard yes and no. If so, does anyone know why?

I think the reason people say to not mount Angraecoids on fibrous substrate is that Angraecoids are aggressive rooters and they will take over the mount. It may become difficult to safely remove them when you need to remount (if you do.) Personally, I feel that if you want to use fibrous substrates like Epi-web, go for it. It certainly won't harm the plant and they should take very well to the material.

[Tindomul]

OOps, wrong forum, I will move it over to Vanda alliance Others forum.

[Groundhog]

Greetings Tinmondul:

FYI--I tried to post this in "Miniatures"--any computer I'm on, if I click on miniatures, I am redirected to Pleurothallis--every time!

[Tindomul]

Ok that's weird. I will let the OB Admin know.

[Ross]

I have same problem and gave up long ago on posting to miniatures.