Mounting air plants

everywomanshero · #1 (**permalink**) 12-03-2008, 08:21 PM

I'm going to order a box full of spineless air plants soon. What is the best way to mount them to GS background: wire, glue (which kinds also), or something else?

beckdg · #2 (**permalink**) 12-05-2008, 09:05 AM

Epiphytes.org

you can also look/ask on orchidboard... they're more likely to give a good answer promptly as this is what they do!

everywomanshero · #3 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 05:15 PM

For the record siliconing the plants has not noticibly harmed them and has proven durable so far but it's only been a short time, we'll see in a year if any have came undone.

Pavel · #4 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 03:19 PM

Though I have not tried it, I have heard of hot glue being used -- applied 1st to the mount then, before it can cool completely/harden, the brom is attached.

mh32 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-12-2009, 01:28 PM

I have tried the hot glue and silicone. What I find works best is to use both. The hot glue will hold the plant while the silicone dries. Just make sure your plant is dry otherwise neither will work.

HewesHort · #6 (**permalink**) 01-23-2009, 02:10 PM

There is a product on the market called Tilly Tacker. It works great for holding plants and logs in place in wet conditions, it bonds to anything and is waterproof and removable (with a little effort). I have also found dozens of other uses for it, repairing broken pots, sealing leaking tanks, etc.

froggsong · #7 (**permalink**) 01-25-2009, 12:33 AM

I came across a nice page when looking up HewesHort's "tilly tacker" glue. Here's a link, check the Mounting section: Wholesale & International Sales

everywomanshero · #8 (**permalink**) 02-08-2009, 04:08 PM

Just an update: It's been a couple of months and all of the air plants are holding on fine and doing great after being installed with only Silicone I and no other support.