"totally NOT a terrarium" build by DirtyCoconuts (I built nothing)
 

:hello

as the thread alludes this is a sort of terrarium, sort of build, more of a 'loose enclosure assembly and accessorizing'.

i got this Podangis (thanks a lot WW! and your peer pressure)( you like you i assume i am your peer :biggrin:) and i felt like it would be too small to handle if i ever forget to water it for a day....i also bought two other minis with it because i wanted to get free shipping

so i went on letgo and got this

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...92830d1f_c.jpgMaking a wardian case of sorts by J Solo, on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...620f1f44_c.jpgMaking a wardian case of sorts by J Solo, on Flickr


i assume it is for candle or something dumb but i paid $20 and i was pleased about that.

I sprayed some rustoleum clear coat on the bottom of the inside and the whole outside


then i took a few SS nuts and brass washers and made these hangers on the inside using the old fashion "hand vices"

i use aquarium silicon caulk and ended up with like 15 spots to hang plants and move them as needed

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...86901af5_c.jpgMaking a wardian case of sorts by J Solo, on Flickr


two 5x7 plastic photo frames will add extra humidity thanks to LECA and heat

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3c4ae682_c.jpgTERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr

here is the assembled and test fit with plants

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bc2c72b0_c.jpgTERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr

it does not seal at any of the joints and there are two vents on the top so i am not worried about stagnation, it sits under a fan on the patio

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1df91665_c.jpgTERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr


money shot through the top

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ff843446_c.jpgTERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr

the four residents are :


Hwra. lava burst 'puanani' -in spike

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e0a0628a_c.jpgTERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr

Coel. schelleriana - in spike


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3680af78_c.jpgTERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr


Den. lamyaiae


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2bc794ab_c.jpgTERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr


and, of course, Podangis dactyloceras- three spikes :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d33ec0bf_c.jpgTERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...bd0decda_c.jpgTERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr



thanks to Roberta for having such cool minis and always making me mad jealous and to WW for making this the most demanding plant i have ever purchased

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as a bonus for anyone who is still reading this drivel.....Pete, trying so hard to convince me he deserves a scratch.....he got one

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c2f807fa_c.jpgTERRORarium by J Solo, on Flickr

Neat setup! And Pete got an "Awwwww"

Might be a good idea to put a cheap thermometer in there so you'll know if heat buildup is a problem or not. If it turns out to be an issue, a little solar fan would take care of it.

Super good idea, Roberta!

They shipped your plants in that crate?

Yeah, usps is really upping their “fragile” game

Awesome! Love Wardian cases. 😊

Put less water in those LECA trays. About half is fine. The LECA will wick the water and provide more evaporative surface area.

Thanks Ray. I was not sure about the best volume of water but that makes more sense.

You are quite welcome, Peer DC. :rofl:

That is one cool piece...I'm super jealous. Now I need to go scramble around in the garage looking for "something" for mine. I feel kinda awkward here... mine's still hanging off a wine bottle in the kitchen... as I stare and it and will it to live. Still in shock here. :blushing:

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PS Hi Pete! {{scritch scritch scritch, pat pat pat}}}

Nice wardian case! Any plans to try to control mold growth, especially in the LECA layer?