Mini Mounts Co

Mini Mounts Co Miniature orchids mounted on cork, pine cone, oyster shell & cholla wood šŸŒæ
Handcrafted in Orlando, FL
Ships Nationwide
FDACS Registered Nursery

09/11/2026

How do you mount a miniature orchid on cork bark? šŸŒæ

It starts long before the zip tie is tightened.

First, I look at how the orchid naturally sits on the cork. Then I add just a small amount of sphagnum moss, position the roots against the mount, and secure the plant carefully without restricting its growth.

From there, the orchid gets to do what epiphytic orchids do best: explore.

Over time, new roots can attach to the cork, follow its texture, and turn a simple mount into something that feels completely alive.

Thatā€™s one of my favorite parts of growing mounted orchids. The mounting process may only take a few minutes, but the real transformation happens slowly, one new root at a time.

And now, it grows from here.

Follow Mini Mounts Co. | Mounted Orchids for miniature orchids, mounted orchid care, orchid mounting techniques, root growth, and more behind the scenes.

A new collection is coming to Palmstreet. šŸŒæJoin me this Sunday for a Silent Live Sale featuring one-of-a-kind mounted mi...
09/09/2026

A new collection is coming to Palmstreet. šŸŒæ

Join me this Sunday for a Silent Live Sale featuring one-of-a-kind mounted miniature orchids, including new mounts, rare minis, and exact plants available at fixed prices.

No bidding. No pressure. Just orchids. šŸ¤

šŸ“… Sunday, September 13
ā° 6:30 PM EDT
šŸ“ Palmstreet

Each mount is unique, and once itā€™s gone, itā€™s gone.

Save the date and set your reminder.

09/08/2026

ā€œIā€™ll have to water it constantly.ā€

Thatā€™s one of the first concerns I hear about mounted orchids.

But there isnā€™t one watering schedule that works for every mount.

The orchid species matters.
The mount matters.
Light, temperature, humidity and airflow matter.

A mounted orchid may dry faster than one in a pot, but faster drying doesnā€™t automatically mean constant watering.

The goal isnā€™t to follow a calendar. Itā€™s to learn the rhythm of the plant, the mount, and your growing environment.

Observe. Adjust. Repeat. šŸŒæ

Save this for the next time youā€™re wondering whether your mounted orchid needs water.

09/07/2026

Orchids donā€™t have to live in pots.

A new collection of one-of-a-kind mounted miniature orchids is coming to Palmstreet.

September 13 ā€¢ 6:30 PM EDT šŸŒæ

Follow Mini Mounts Co. and set your reminder.

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!Marie Brown, Laura Nash, Wendy Dixie Oglesby, Dianna Butle...
09/06/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Marie Brown, Laura Nash, Wendy Dixie Oglesby, Dianna Butler, Bonni Williams Gardner, Nicole Gordon, Rose Stone, Rachell Roy, Valia Quintana, Aron Ditty, Alicia Blandon, Jey Zollicoffer, Stacy Stewart, Deanna Leach, Kenneatria Sutton, Gloria Caballero Malagon, Angela Canessa, Ron Schwimer, JessAnn Walker, Tony Polston, Jessica McInnis, Tracy Cooley, Mary Todd, Andre Gomez, Amber Burns, Marcellus Jones, Carmen Morales, Penni Beam

09/05/2026

Do mounted orchids dry out too fast? Yes. And thatā€™s part of the point.

Mounted orchids usually dry faster than orchids growing in pots because their roots are more exposed to air. But faster drying doesnā€™t automatically mean a harder-growing orchid.

Watch the roots.

When watered, the velamen absorbs moisture quickly and the roots change from silvery to green. Then airflow helps them dry again instead of remaining constantly wet.

Water. Absorb. Dry. Repeat.

For many epiphytic orchids, that wet-to-dry rhythm can work beautifully when the species, mount, watering routine, light, humidity, and airflow are properly matched.

So the goal isnā€™t to keep mounted orchid roots wet all the time.

Itā€™s to give them the right cycle.

Different from a pot? Absolutely.

Not necessarily harder. šŸŒæ

09/04/2026

The mount was never meant to do all the work. The roots were. šŸŒ±

When I first mount a miniature orchid, a zip tie provides temporary support while the plant begins adapting to its new surface. Then I wait.

New roots emerge. They find the cork. They follow its texture. They begin attaching themselves naturally.

And eventually, the orchid no longer needs the support that once held it in place.

Temporary support. Permanent attachment.

This is one of my favorite parts of growing mounted orchids: watching the transition from a plant being placed on a mount to a plant that has truly made the mount its own.

No shortcuts. Just roots, time, and nature doing what it does best.

09/04/2026

Exposed orchid roots arenā€™t a problem. For many orchids, theyā€™re exactly where they belong. šŸŒæ

Many epiphytic orchids naturally grow attached to trees and other surfaces, with their roots exposed to air, moisture, and light rather than buried in soil.

Thatā€™s one of the reasons I love mounted orchids.

You can actually watch the root system work.

New root tips appear.
Roots explore the mount.
They attach to the surface.
And eventually, the orchid begins to make that mount its own.

Those exposed roots arenā€™t just something to protect.

Theyā€™re one of the most fascinating parts of growing an orchid this way.

Exposed doesnā€™t mean unprotected.
It means you get to watch them grow.

Would exposed roots make you nervous, or are they your favorite part too?

Three months in a row. ā­ļøMini Mounts Co. has earned the Etsy Star Seller badge for the third consecutive month, and this...
09/03/2026

Three months in a row. ā­ļø

Mini Mounts Co. has earned the Etsy Star Seller badge for the third consecutive month, and this one means a lot.

Because behind every mounted orchid that leaves here, thereā€™s much more than the plant itself.

There are questions answered quickly.
Careful packing.
Thoughtful shipping.
Species-specific care information.
And, most importantly, the trust that comes with sending a living orchid to a new home.

For September, Mini Mounts earned all three customer service badges:

ā­ Speedy Replies
ā­ Smooth Shipping
ā­ Rave Reviews

And together, they mean Star Seller once again.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted Mini Mounts with a little piece of their orchid collection. šŸŒæ

Three months down. And weā€™re just getting started.

Miniature orchids. Thoughtfully mounted. Carefully shipped.

Happy International Orchid Day! šŸŒæOrchids may first capture our attention with their flowers, but there is so much more t...
09/03/2026

Happy International Orchid Day! šŸŒæ

Orchids may first capture our attention with their flowers, but there is so much more to discover.

The roots searching for a place to attach. The new growth slowly unfolding. The fascinating ways each species adapts to its environment. That entire process is what made me fall in love with mounted miniature orchids.

Today feels like the perfect day to celebrate not only their blooms, but everything that happens between them.

Now I would love to hear your story:

Which orchid started it all for you?

Was it your first Phalaenopsis, a family heirloom, a tiny species orchid or one unforgettable bloom?

Tell me in the comments. šŸŒ±

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