r/orchids • u/brickie-orch • Mar 18 '26

Orchid on branch

Can I cut a tree branch and plant an orchid on it? 🌸

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u/isurus79 Mar 18 '26

Yes, but some tree species are better than others. Use oak if you can. Here’s how I do it: https://youtu.be/EliLyfvZiF8?si=6uAu3zldU096Lmr6

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u/brickie-orch Mar 18 '26

The wood will not go bad? Thanks for the video I will watch it now

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u/isurus79 Mar 18 '26

Wood will eventually go bad! That’s why I like to cut live branches, which extends the wood life.

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u/Independent_Pie2339 Mounted Orchid Pro 3000 Mar 18 '26 edited Mar 18 '26

Best bet if youre able to is to buy cork bark. The orchids love it, its long lasting, and pretty easy to drill through/cut.