Here is another tutorial on mounting orchids. Easy fun steps that anyone can put together.

[@elbeem20001]

I am commenting to COMPLAIN .... Now, you have me mounting orchids like crazy!! Especially as I can get (for freeee!!) various woods from my environment: coconut tree stumps, branches from my dried out "Sweet Lime" hedge, and of course, beach driftwood - desalted, of course - and cut through tree stumps, like the ones you get from The Orchid Supply store). Some of my new mounts, are "plate" mounted, or vertically mounted. Recently, I was forced to unpot my Mokara vanda (ant infestation, as it has a flower spike), and used a wire hanger to make a mount for it. Tee-heee. Just this morning, I had to unpot and mount on a piece of driftwood, a failing Epidendrum Latilabre (tiny wild orchid). I also just got to do air plants!! Came across a calabash tree "infested" with them!! Plucked a few, and mounted them on hollow cardboard lengths (empty LED light bulb holders). OK now ... just waiting to see what took hold, and how they're all doing. Thankfully, my East facing porch only gets morning sun for about 2 - 3 hours, until the sun shifts more East/South. Thanks a lot for your inspiration, enthusiasm, and of course, innovation on orchid mounting ... Yes, I have to complain ... and of course, still enjoying that infectious giggle of yours!! Love your work!! Keep it up, and stay green.

[@naturenel]

Complaint received! lol! You are one of the lucky ones that lives in an environment that has wood for collecting. It’s so much fun to mount orchids. You can expand your creativity with each mounting. Skies the limit. 🤗

[@genizi]

Beautiful mount. Love it. Thanks again fir the mounting tutorial. Great lesson learnt for mounting. Happy growing 💕💕

[@tuyetvo4353]

Thanks Nel .

[@griselnunez4274]

Your so creative they look beautiful.Thanks for sharing.

[@naturenel]

Thank you Grisel😊

[@Elpasogirl8]

Another great video Nelson. Really enjoyed the tutorial. Been super hot here in SC too. Two minutes in the garden is all it takes to be drenched! Keep it 💚.

[@naturenel]

This heat is unbearable!🥵

[@bibicheknauf4163]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Nelson! In one of your previous videos, you mentioned the Audubon Corkscrew Conservatory and their Ghost Orchid. I went this past Friday and was so lucky to see 3 blooms. What a treat🤗. This tutorial was great😍

[@naturenel]

That is so so awesome!!!!! I love hearing that. I’ve yet to go this year. It’s been so hot. Maybe next year I’ll go. You are so lucky. Did you photograph any? Send me pics to my email [e-mail] I would love to see them if you took any.

[@bibicheknauf4163]

Sorry, no photos as the only way to see the blooms is through binoculars 😩. There were a few very serious photographers with huge lenses but no way my iPhone will have captured them. It was, indeed, awfully hot🥵

[@anap5063]

Hi I’m very lucky to live In Naples, Fl If you are in the area Naples Botanical Garden has it in bloom! Love your Videos Nelson! You & Blanca are my fav…. I have learn so much!💕

[@bibicheknauf4163]

@@anap5063 I didn’t know Naples Botanical Garden has a Ghost Orchid. I live in Sarasota so will, definitely, check it next year. Thank you for letting us know😍

[@lindagrabner4186]

That’s was great to watch, you make it look easy. Me, I would be all thumbs. Tying it down sometimes is the hard part, hence thumbs.😂😂 thank you

[@naturenel]

It is easy! Try it.

[@joan.cwilliams_wilks6726]

Hi Nature Nelson don't fast forward i want to see how you tie it down . Thanks for the tutorial it was so informative .

[@naturenel]

Ha! It’s literally through the 2 holes making sure it crosses the base of the orchid and twist on back. It’s super easy. That’s why you see so many on my walls. They are minutes to put together.

[@fayequintus8764]

They look great! Thanks for sharing.

[@jillbruce3624]

Thanks, loved this one. I always burn my tools too.

[@naturenel]

👍🏼

[@roslynclifford5983]

Hi there Nel, The mount and margarita party with you, Laz and Blanca would be fabulous. Lol. Ferris Bueller! 😄

[@particularp3317]

Hola Nelson has echo un trabajo fantástico con los cambios me han gustado mucho hasta pronto

[@naturenel]

🤗🙏🏼♥️

[@notafraidtogarden4806]

Hi Nelson. A fantastic tutorial for the mounting of orchids. I do love the way the orchids look mounted. I finally got a chance to mount one of my orchids based on your first tutorial and I have to say I didn’t do so bad. 🤣🤣🤣. I do love the wood you are using. I show my process on my recent video. I am still learning from you on the care process for these gorgeous orchids and I love trying different ways to showcase them. Thanks for sharing and I will see you on the next video. 👏👏👏🌴🌴🌴

[@naturenel]

So glad to see your orchid section growing. I love how you sectioned off your orchids in their own space. I’m going orchid mounting crazy. Lol! I mounting allot of my orchids cause they seem to do way better in my environment. I do have to water every single day cause they do dry out faster. But the flip side is you don’t ever get root rot so to over watering or too much moisture.

[@notafraidtogarden4806]

@@naturenel thanks for watching Nelson. I guess you can’t get enough of mounting if they look nice and do well. With this heat they do scream for water so much. Stay cool and keep mounting. 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

[@joananderson7446]

I really like the mountings you did. Thank you for sharing!

[@eljardindesofiB2688]

Que lindas las orquideas me gusta estar en tu canal apoyandote en todo siempre

[@naturenel]

Gracias!🙏🏼🤗♥️

[@PC-zg3eo]

Great video!

[@naturenel]

Thanks PC💚🤗

[@huttongd]

Thank you for the tutorial videos! I enjoy all of your content, but i really enjoy watching the tutorials. You have such a beautiful setup, i like learning your secrets. 😊

[@naturenel]

You are so welcome! I’m glad you like them because I’m setting up to do a tutorial on the best way I have found to repot and grow Phalaeonopsis successfully. Super easy and very effective. 👍🏼 Stay tuned!

[@robertforrest7956]

Hi Nelson.. 👋🏻. Shared this to Twitt, I've noticed many of my Asian followers watch most vids I post, and most viewers watch in the evenings. Just to let you know. I agree the larger amount for that smaller orchid is better, and allows for growth as the smaller mount it might just take it over in one growth period. Made that mistake many times when I first started doing mini's. I use the elastic cording I get from Tarzane Orchids, I find it easier to work with and it expands as the plant grows. But I'm dealing strictly with mini's. I've also learned that some mini's don't like moss at all on the mounts, whereas some do, so I try to research what, where, and how they grow in the wilds and go from there. I'd say my collection is split 50 50 as to potted or mounted. Have a great week Nelson...later. 👋🏻 💚

[@naturenel]

Thank you Robert! My largest viewing countries besides US is Asian countries. Mainly Philippines and India. I’m doing the same with the minis. Some that I got do like to have moss. But some like bare rooted. My Dendrobiums are doing much better out of the medium and on to the wood.

[@sandrasullivan2636]

Hi thanks that was fun. Good job.

[@naturenel]

👍🏼🤗

[@anitabrown2022]

Love the last one! Great idea! Thank you 😍

[@naturenel]

Thank you! Yeah the last one I like allot. 💚

[@erinwheeler466]

Really attractive mounts, thank you for sharing!

[@naturenel]

Thanks Erin. I have a new post coming soon. Wait to you see the new mounts and how I decided to display them. 🤗

[@chris10858]

Thanks, Nelson, for these amazing videos! Im looking to transition many of my potted orchids to mounts, and this was great info.

[@naturenel]

I’m happy to hear that. Mounts are the way to go if you have the wall space. I love mounting Cattleyas on cork or wood. They do so much better. Just like Encyclias and Dendrobiums.

[@patsfreund9164]

Loved this video! You do explain the process of mounting orchids very succinctly. Well done!

[@naturenel]

Thank you Pat!🤗🙏🏼♥️

[@magdalopez5200]

Hi Nelson, these two mounts look precios! Can't wait to see what else you mount on the other pieces. By the way those pieces of wood from the Orchid Supplies Store are wonderful, they make everything look very natural and organic. Thanks for sharing.

[@naturenel]

Hi Magda👋🏼 I just finished mounting a bunch of Dendrobiums that we’re not doing too well in pots. They already look better on the mounts.

[@KP-gw5zv]

What a very creative way to use the wood and all the orchids that are now mounted are stunning. Love it. I do apologize for how I saw one of the pieces of wood. However it so looks like a kidney. But the orchid that you mounted onto that piece of wood is gorgeous. Love the video and you have a wonderful and great day.

[@naturenel]

I see a kidney too. Lol! But still a beautiful piece of wood. I have new pieces that arrived that are awesome.

[@Zoilyah]

Love what you did! Just started my orchids collection and you just gave me an excellent idea…. Mounting 😊Thank you!

[@naturenel]

Music to my ears! Glad I inspired some orchid producers in your world. Keeps us happy and balanced. 🤗💚

[@aylinfiguerres9607]

You are so funny. I love your tutorial.

[@naturenel]

😁👍🏼

[@sofianinburg5794]

Nice showing.Thanks very much!!!

[@donnaread4109]

Beautiful Job Nelson oxoxox

[@naturenel]

🙏🏼

[@rosanaterra4504]

Very nice 👏👏👏🌱🌱🌱

[@tuyetvo4353]

I am in South California Hot in summer - cold in winter (55-60 plus) Some windy days (nights) I have to move all my orchids in to garage- wash room .

[@philippecats9539]

Hi Nelson, such a good tutorial ; inspiring for me to start mounting orchids in my greenhouse ! Compliments again for the very organised way you make your video's ; it's a real pleasure to watch ! Discovered you through Blanca (your friend), but her videos make me a bit nervous as the camera moves all the time (sorry girl).... Keep up with the good work & hello from the land of tulips !

[@naturenel]

Mounting orchids can get very addictive. It’s therapy for me. And I’m saving allot of orchids that I’ve had in pots that didn’t fair well. As soon as I mount them they perk up and root within weeks. It insane how much orchids love to be mounted. It is their natural way of growing. I have intense OCD and went to military school. I have no other way of being than super organized. It’s part of my joy to organize my greenhouse periodically. Plants grow so they need different spaces. 🌷

[@philippecats9539]

@@naturenel thanks Nelson for taking time to answer personally!! Very much appreciated!

[@feliksbatara]

Thanks for nice sharing

[@lindahartman2279]

Thanks, I've been meaning to craft my first mounts, so this was very timely! By the way, your hair looks great!

[@naturenel]

Thank you Linda! My hair is a bit overgrown. Need a cleanup soon. The mounts are so addicting. The more you do the more creative you get and faster you go.

[@marjoriedelapena5293]

I really like mounting my chids but won't work for my environment!😔 Nice mounts though, I really admire them!😊

[@naturenel]

Awe sorry bout that. Every environment is different. Mounts work great in a tropical environment due to the constant humidity. But you still need to water daily. If You mount orchids in a hot dry place like Arizona or California, then watering twice a day would work. I have misters running plus I water in the summer.

[@marjoriedelapena5293]

I grow indoors coz winter is bad in Illinois. So I pot them, so far. Most are thriving😁😀

[@jodeming5088]

Great video as always. Love the Jiaho queen mount. I don’t know how you handle being outside in this heat and humidity. It’s killing this old lady. I am behind in my repotting. Take good care and see ya next video.

[@naturenel]

Oh you can’t imagine the heat. I always start my videos fresh and within minutes of setting up I’m sweating bullets. The struggle in the heat is real🥵 It makes it pretty difficult to do several videos a week. If it’s not the intense shear and humidity, it’s the crazy rainstorms.

[@BBQNBLUES]

Nelson; Have you considered adding several Brass 'Moroccan Style' hanging lanterns (different sizes / shapes) either electrified or just for candles amongst your outdoor shade house. Would add layers of interest :)

[@naturenel]

Yes. It was terrible. They all rusted and collected water from rain.

[@babyashy0802]

Good morning my friend 😊 Yes, of course Im watching 😁 wow Nelson that den is looking amazing! It has couple of new growths It does looks healthy 💚 thank u! You are becoming an expert mounting, I love how the Jiaho queen looks on that mount! I like the one u used for the bulbo, what is the name of that piece? Btw the cattleyas I mount 3 weeks ago are shooting new roots! 🥳🥳 Im definitely ordering more!

[@naturenel]

Did you see how big it’s getting? It loves to be on that mount. I just unpotted 4 Dendrobiums and mounted them all. They look so much better on the mounts. I can’t wait to see how they develop in a few months. My dendrobium in pots are not all that happy. 😞 I don’t think this areas is good to put Dendrobiums in pots. They rot. Glad you are mounting your orchids. They root like crazy. The bulbophyllum is called a Bulbophyllum capillipes. I can’t wait to see it bloom. Julian at Krull Smith sold it to me and said it is blooming size.

[@babyashy0802]

@@naturenel samething is happening to my dens I dont know whats goimg on. I have plans to mount as much as I can. Just placed my 3rd order from OSS. Today they have a 15% off discount using code 15off 😊

[@dsiegel22]

Hi Nelson, I am attempting to mount my Krull- Smith's bulb lobbii 'Kathy's Gold' on a lili pad from The Orchid Den. I am not sure if the plastic wrap ties will hold them to the holes in the bottom of the ceramic tile. Good thing I watched your tutorial first. I need to get the wire hanger on prior to placing the sphagnum moss. Wish me luck.

[@naturenel]

Good luck Debbie! I love Josh’s Lilly pads. They are so beautiful.

[@orchidsupplystore1722]

Before you trim the green tie down cord, attach the label there. Of course, best if the label has a hole in it.

[@naturenel]

Hey Ken! I think I may order the belt tags and tag printer on Amazon. A viewer and good friend gave me the information on it. It’s awesome. It makes everything more professional looking and way easier to attach.

[@SuperVlerik]

Holes in the tags: I always keep a paper punch in my tool kit. Perfect for punching a hole in the tag. Also handy for punching holes in the rim of plastic pots...for hanging on racks as well.

[@naturenel]

Good idea. I’m actually going to buy a tag printer with the vinyl tags that tie up like a belt. It’s the very best way to tag your plants. And the tags never fly away or fade.

[@christiemiller8851]

these are so pretty. Can you link the wire you're using to mount? Thank you.

[@naturenel]

You can link them. 👍🏼

[@tcfmarch17]

Great video. People make this look so hard. How do you now water them?

[@naturenel]

Simply drench the mounts with water daily. 💦💦💦

[@orchidwanderer]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@naturenel]

🫶🏼

[@tuyetvo4353]

How often you water your orchids?

[@naturenel]

Every day. Some orchids I water every other day. In the summer sometimes twice a day and in the rainy season I go by the weather.

[@tuyetvo4353]

@@naturenel / Thanks Nel.

[@IdaRaypole]

Where did you get the wire rack behind you in the video

[@naturenel]

Amazon. They’re called display wall grids.

[@TJJS982]

How do you water those?

[@naturenel]

Regular hose and an adjustable sprayer. Don’t use anything with heavy pressure. A rain or shower nose is best.

[@lyndamodeste7902]

"Shall we play a game" Iol. sn't that from the horror movie saw. Could you give us an update on how they are now?

[@naturenel]

Lol! Actually it’s from a old film (1983)called War Games with Mathew Broderick. The military top secret computer thinks it’s playing a game with a hacker. The movie develops that the hacker realizes the computer is actually getting all weapons ready for world war 3. It’s a pretty good film for it’s time.

[@lyndamodeste7902]

@Nature Nel cool, don't think I've seen it, but I know I've heard it in the movie saw as well 🤣

[@BBQNBLUES]

Wish I could keep mounted Orchids Alive.... but. in this Heat, the wood mounts might spontaneously combust!

[@naturenel]

Lol! It has been boiling here in my area this week. Unreal the heat. I’ve been watering my Vandas twice a day. 🥵

[@Hlegzudas]

Video is not working!?

[@naturenel]

It’s fine on my end. I’ve checked in different electronics.

[@Hlegzudas]

@@naturenel NOW it’s working!

[@belleparlor]

Nel, the video isn’t working. It’s saying “no stream”.

[@naturenel]

It’s fine on my end. I could see it perfect on my phone and also on my tv.

[@belleparlor]

Now it’s working. So glad I didn’t miss out on this video. Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing.

[@skeezer180]

Sorry but you take too long to come to the point

[@naturenel]

😂sending you lots of love 🫶🏼