Tying Ferns & other Epiphytes on Driftwood
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Here's a quick guide:
Here are examples of epiphytes we can use this technique to quickly tie to driftwood.
Cable ties are great for attaching bolbits neatly and quickly without folding the leaves.
Use 3-5 rhizomes depending on branch size for faster results.
Loop over the bolbitis and through the eye of the cable.
Tighten loop without crushing the rhizomes. Use more cable ties as necessary to secure.
Trim excess length of the cable tie end.Trim excess length of the cable tie end.
Finished result!!
