FernwoodTree Fern Orchid Mounting Board- Soft, Durable, and Fibrous | Natural and Sustainable | for Orchids and Other Epiphytes | 2 Pack (Regular 12x6x1)

I needed it so I bought it. definitely does its job. I would recommend it if you're looking.

Having ordered this item from Amazon.com.au, It came from the US.Being basically wood, I had several emails from the border security wanting to know what it was. ( no wood products allowed into AU from another country )The product was tree fern slabs for orchid mounting and NZ is the place of origin.One would think ordering such a product in AU, it would come from AU.Never again!

Purchased for a staghorn fern.Works well for plant, stable.

I'm a little on the fence with these because I was expecting a bit more water retention to hold humidity levels for my orchids during the dry winter conditions. When I spray them, the water seems to just drain right out them and not really soak through. I expected them to be more like coconut coir and absorb the water. Aesthetically, they are quite pleasing, just not sure it is going to work for my originally intended use. I've got a feeling they'll end up in the frog terrarium.

This tree fern board is so different than any other tree fern boards I have used. The boards are much denser and stay hydrated for days...not hours like most tree fern boards. I soak the boards for about 30 minutes to start and then when I rewater, the board sucks the water up and stays damp for a long time. All the orchids I have mounted on the tree fern have done well, especially the smaller plants with small roots that need more hydration. I highly recommend this product for growing orchids.