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06-19-2007, 01:40 PM
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How I grow Pleurothallid Orchids
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How I grow Pleurothallid Orchids
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How I grow Pleurothallid Orchids.
At this present time I am growing in two orchid cases (Exo Terra) and have another two planned for the future to set up. I have made no physical adjustments to these enclosures and would recommend that beginners do not replace the top mesh with glass. The reason for not making this adjustment is that the mesh supplies the exchange of new air coming in and stale air going out of the enclosed case. Remember that your ultimate goal will be to provide high humidity however; high humidity with stale air will be the perfect breeding ground for bacterial and fungi.
My small growing case is 18" x 18" x 18" (W x D x H) and I grow all of my leaf cuttings, keikis and divisions within this case. I have added capillary matting to the base of the growing case to soak up excess water which also helps with maintaining humidity. The plants growing in pots are situated on a wire shelf to prevent plants from taking up the water from the capillary matting. Plants that are mounted are hung on the side of the glass enclosure with suction caps. Placed on the top mesh of the growing case are two small refrigeration fans running 24/7. I use refrigeration fans as they are generally more powerful, reliable and waterproof as opposed to PC fans. These two fans supply plenty of air movement inside the growing case. Placed inside the growing case is an automatic mister nozzle that is controlled by a timer to supply a fine mist of RO water over the plants and within the case, this keeps humidity between 70 – 99%. In the summer the mister comes on at 8:00am for 30 seconds and then every two hours for 30 seconds up to midday. From midday it comes on every hour for 30 seconds up to 4:00pm and one last mist for 30 seconds at 6.00pm. In the winter the misting interval times are significantly reduced.
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06-19-2007, 06:07 PM
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Roots are good
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I'd like to read the article, but after clicking on "read more" and waiting, nothing happens. I waited for 20 minutes and nothing came up.
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I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Masdies, Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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06-19-2007, 10:03 PM
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Same thing here.....
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06-19-2007, 11:27 PM
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I am very interested to hear about your exo-terra tanks. . .  |
06-20-2007, 05:48 AM
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Are you all having problems reading the article? I have just clicked on the 'read more' and the full article loads with no problems. Not sure what is going on  |
06-20-2007, 09:18 AM
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Roots are good
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Very nice tanks and great article.
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http://orchids-ross.blogspot.com/
I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Masdies, Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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06-20-2007, 09:55 AM
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Indeed, well done!
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06-21-2007, 12:54 AM
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Very impressive...good job well done 
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06-25-2007, 10:17 AM
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Very nice set up!! I can tell you are a true lover of orchids as i know this kind of setup takes some investment and a lot of daily maintenance.
Do you just use natural light from the window?
Peter.
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06-25-2007, 02:47 PM
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Thank you all for your kind words.
minicatt - It takes some thought and there is an element of daily maintenance however I would not want it any other way. Just doing the daily tasks helps me relax from a stressful day at work.
The window supplies all the light I require. I rely on my Restrepias as light indicators as parts of their leaves turn a beautiful red and the keikis keep on coming.........  |
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