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    Suggestions needed for wood-attaching plants

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    Have a driftwood resembles tree trunk. But need to have plant to cover the top part which was sawn away and look unnature.. Don't want to use the too common Java Fern. What are the types of plant suitable for the job?

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    Nanas or bolbitis?

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    - Moss
    - Less common-looking java ferns like Tropica and Windelov
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    I wanted to tie X-mas moss but somehow the ones I have don't seem to grow properly.
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    If the wood is not too tall, you can try stacking some other branchy wood. This can create effect of having some branches overhanging in midwater. The joint does not necessary be tied/nail or fastening. You can hide by putting moss, java ferns etc which will grown nicely and naturally in a few weeks time.

    If you notice the trees by the road sides, most/some have chunks of ferns at the branching out portion. Java fern can be used to recreate that feel at the joint.
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    On 12/16/2003 11:07:41 PM

    If the wood is not too tall, you can try stacking some other branchy wood. This can create effect of having some branches overhanging in midwater. The joint does not necessary be tied/nail or fastening. You can hide by putting moss, java ferns etc which will grown nicely and naturally in a few weeks time.

    If you notice the trees by the road sides, most/some have chunks of ferns at the branching out portion. Java fern can be used to recreate that feel at the joint.
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    Hmm.. I like your line of thoughts.. it just inspired me to think about it.
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    On 12/18/2003 5:05:12 PM

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    On 12/16/2003 11:07:41 PM

    If the wood is not too tall, you can try stacking some other branchy wood. This can create effect of having some branches overhanging in midwater. The joint does not necessary be tied/nail or fastening. You can hide by putting moss, java ferns etc which will grown nicely and naturally in a few weeks time.

    If you notice the trees by the road sides, most/some have chunks of ferns at the branching out portion. Java fern can be used to recreate that feel at the joint.
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    Hmm.. I like your line of thoughts.. it just inspired me to think about it.

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    I think that is a good idea too. Another possible way is to attach small branches on the side.

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    Silicon them perhaps... or use cable tie. Any others?
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    Silicon them perhaps... or use cable tie. Any others?
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    I am also thinking about half-bury some small "roots" just underneath the tree trunk.

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    You can screw them on with a long stainless steel screw.
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