Tree Fern Panels (also referred to as Tree Fern Orchid Boards, Tree Fern Plaques, Tree Fern Slabs, Tree Fern Mounts, and Xaxim Orchid Mounts) have been used for many years and are well regarded as the ideal mount for orchids, air plants, ferns and more. New Zealand tree fern panels are softer and more moisture retentive than those originating from South American or Asian Tree Fern. In fact, an NZ tree fern panel placed in standing water will actually begin to wick that moisture into the panel. You will find the NZ panels have a very natural color and when wetted will turn to a darker chocolate brown. They also offer excellent drainage and aeration and can be used in high humidity glass houses without deterioration. Additionally, they are soft enough to easily push wires through the fiber, allowing the panels to be used as hanging mounts. The wire holds fast because of the strong fibrous nature of the product.

Tree fern in panel form comes in two varieties – thinner panels for use in lining vivariums and thicker versions designed for mounting orchids.