| Mounts from reputable suppliers should be safe but your can check with them to be sure.
You want to soak your mount in water with fertilizer and a rooting hormone for at least 24 hrs. Soaking in regular water removes impurities and salts from the wood. This is especially important when using driftwood for a mount.
Do not use the ornamental moss you find in stores. Look for sphagum moss sold for orchids. If you use some at the roots, it can cut down on the amount of misting you need to do.
I'd also suggest getting a room humidifier during the winter months to increase RH. That can help cut back on the amount of misting required. |