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Old 07-01-2008, 08:31 AM
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If you use tree fern you will notice the fibers of the tree fern will run horizontal or vertical depending on how you hold it. If I have a plant that wants more moisture like a bulbo, I mount the plant with the fibers running horizontal because the water is trapped in the fibers. Even in a g/h I am not going to water anything more than once a day :>)

For a plant that needs to dry out by night time. keep the fibers in a vertical position. The trapped water runs out much faster.

Catts + Columbus, OH + long winter = run the fibers horizontal. With most catts watering is at a minimum in the winter and you might not have to even water every day, let alone multiple times a day.

If you want to try hardwood mounts, you should be able to find cedar planks at your grocery that are used for charcoal grilling. They are a great size and are about $5 for two of them.

Brooke
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