| What you read about woods deteriorating was about soft woods like driftwood pine. Hard woods like oak, cypress, and cedar will last 8-10 years similar to grapevine which is another hard wood.
None have much water retention property. You should expect to water a mount 2-3 times as often as you water the same plant in a pot.
I really dislike the term misting. If it is truly a light mist it is a worthless effort. You need to soak the roots so that there is enough water for long enough to be carried into the plant and circulated in the plant for its needs. Misting drys to quick. If you are really using a mister to soak the roots that is OK.
Lack of sufficient water will seldom kill a mounted orchid, but it will cause it to go into hibernation and growth will slow and may fail to flower. The other end it is just about impossible to over-water a mount. I often forget to remove a mount I am soaking and leave it overnight. It does not cause any harm.
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