And cedar blocks! Grapevine is very good option. I like it because grapevine retains water better and cheap. So does cedar block, but it doesnt look as good.

Ok that's what I thought. You can use the same material for both. But what would you have to do to to mount the dendrobium

This is off subject- I am in Lubbock, TX too! I would love to chat about orchids (what kinds do best here, care, best place to purchase, and are you mounting inside or out?!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uN39ix0Qio Is a youtube with good advice. I use fine gage insulated wire instead of fishing line. I like green as that color hides. I also drill holes in the cork as opposed to tying around the whole slab. Good luck

Here in Lubbock I found that the best place to buy orchids is at Lowes home improvement store. They have many different species and a lot of good thing to care for them with.