Mounted Orchids
Most people's first orchid comes from a grocery store. It blooms for a few weeks, the flowers drop, and the plant either dies or sits ignored on a shelf for the next year. That's a shame, because that experience has almost nothing to do with what orchids actually are. In nature, most orchids don't grow in soil. They grow on trees — anchored to bark, fed by air and rain and the occasional bird that passes through. They're tougher, longer-lived, and more architectural than the supermarket version suggests. Southwest Florida happens to be one of the best places in the country to grow them outdoors year-round.
A mounted orchid is the closest thing to how they grow in the wild — fastened to driftwood, cork bark, or a live tree branch, displayed where you can actually look at them. Done well, it's part plant, part sculpture, and it can thrive for decades.
Why I do this
I've been growing orchids for years. My personal collection has been recognized by the American Orchid Society more than a dozen times — and what that means, practically, is that the orchid going onto your lanai was selected, grown, and mounted by someone who knows what makes an orchid healthy, what makes one beautiful, and the (often subtle) difference between the two.
What I offer
Single mounts — One orchid, hand-mounted on selected driftwood, cork, or a natural branch. A great way to start, and a striking gift. From $350.
Lanai and patio installations — Multiple orchids placed across an outdoor living space, chosen for varied bloom times so something is in flower most of the year. $500–$3,000 typical.
Specimen installations — Showpiece orchids in larger mounts or attached to a live tree on your property. For collectors and for clients who want a single dramatic focal point. I have some currently for sale. $500–$1,500+.
Interior installations — Mounted orchids designed for indoor spaces with the right light, often with a watering schedule that fits a busy household. Quote by project.