[Andrew]

Originally Posted by exasperatus2002

When you've mounted with branches, have you made and recesses into the wood prior to mounting the chid there?

I always mounted directly onto the bark without scoring any recesses. Even with cork I prefer to mount on to the raised areas rather than the recessed areas. If the recess is shallow and the orchid is large it shouldn't be a problem but I just find it easier to tie the orchid firmly to a raised surface.

Also if you do this on cedar, will it be ok if it contacts the wood directly or should it only be on the bark?

The only bare wood I've mounted on to has been weathered hardwood so I don't know how cedar compares. Orchid roots attach seem to attach to wood easily. If the branch has only recently been lopped, I'd be inclined to allow any bare wood to weather for a few months before mounting to reduce any phytotoxins.