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Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-29-2018, 01:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,038
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
Plants will often lose a leaf or two when you...

Plants will often lose a leaf or two when you first get them - it can often be the shock of transport if they're shipped, as well as a new environment. They'll usually recover after a while. So don't...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-20-2018, 04:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,038
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
Looks great, quite similar to my setup: ...

Looks great, quite similar to my setup:

Building an Orchidarium - Pumpkin Beth (https://www.pumpkinbeth.com/2017/09/building-an-orchidarium/)

I replaced the mesh with a perspex sheet to prevent...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 03-21-2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,585
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
That light looks very cheap, and given that it...

That light looks very cheap, and given that it doesn't mention its lux output, I'm not surprised the plants aren't doing so well.

We've been impressed with the JH Adv LED - in fact, it was a...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 03-21-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,585
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
We've used a lightmeter from Amazon to measure...

We've used a lightmeter from Amazon to measure light output.

Does look like you could do with increasing the light; We get 1000-1200fc (so around 10k-12k lux) at the top by the light, 600-800fc...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 03-17-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,040
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
Question Custom-build glass terrarium suppliers (UK)

Hi all,

Looking to expand my space (too many plants!) with another terrarium. Could do another ExoTerra, but looking for something a little more beautiful, and also larger than the sizes they do...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 03-10-2018, 03:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,198
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
We grow several Masdevallias in terrariums with...

We grow several Masdevallias in terrariums with no problems whatsoever. Just a bit of air movement and plenty of moisture and they should be fine. Give it a go!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-24-2018, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,386
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
Could be bark lice (Psocoptera). They create...

Could be bark lice (Psocoptera). They create small slightly random-looking webbing across plants. They're supposedly not damaging to the plants themselves (eat fungi and algae) but most bugs are a...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 02-15-2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,237
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
If you're looking for terrarium plant ideas, this...

If you're looking for terrarium plant ideas, this article has some good suggestions. Lots of orchids, but also ferns etc. Planting List for Terrariums and Bottle Gardens - Pumpkin Beth...
Forum: Members' Displays 10-17-2017, 08:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,632
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
Not particularly, it's more about just loving the...

Not particularly, it's more about just loving the real miniatures....
Forum: Members' Displays 10-17-2017, 07:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,632
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
Ah, okay, that's probably miniature/small, rather...

Ah, okay, that's probably miniature/small, rather than an actual miniature.

Miniatures typically refers to plants where the entire plant is less than 15cm (without inflorescence). Phal Gibbosa or...
Forum: Members' Displays 10-17-2017, 12:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,632
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
Very nice! Love A. Distichum, mine is growing...

Very nice! Love A. Distichum, mine is growing well, they have such amazing leaves.

How big overall would you say is the Phal equestris? Wondering if it should join my collection of mini phals, but...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-08-2017, 06:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,785
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
Fishkeeper, you might be interested to have a...

Fishkeeper, you might be interested to have a look at this, it's a similar project to what you're doing.

Building an Orchidarium - Pumpkin Beth...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 08-22-2017, 07:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,785
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
I did the same - I have an exo-terra case and...

I did the same - I have an exo-terra case and have replaced the mesh lid with a custom-cut piece of perspex, which has a square hole cut into one corner. The fan drops into that, and draws air out of...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 06-19-2017, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,177
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
In the end I got one of these: Digital Hygrometer...

In the end I got one of these: Digital Hygrometer Humidity with Remote Probe 20-90%: Amazon.co.uk: Pet Supplies (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0053D3V1O)
Tested it with the salt method, and...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-09-2017, 03:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,787
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
Interesting, thanks. It was definitely a living...

Interesting, thanks. It was definitely a living root - it was green where I cut the fungused part out, and still fleshy. If the tip had died, then there's the risk of the fungus spreading.
...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-09-2017, 01:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,787
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
I've removed the end of the root which had the...

I've removed the end of the root which had the fungus now, and disposed of it. It was about 5-8mm of root covered with grey downy fungus.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-08-2017, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,787
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
Question Fungicide in the UK

I've got a bit of grey fungus/mold on the roots of a phalaenopsis, and I want to treat it with a fungicide. However, whilst everyone mentions "use a fungicide" all over the place when talking about...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-27-2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,237
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
The AC Infinity fans (on Amazon) are excellent...

The AC Infinity fans (on Amazon) are excellent for this, and powered by USB too - which means from an Arduino perspective they'd fit in nicely. :)
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-27-2017, 04:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,633
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
Some people in hot areas get second-hand...

Some people in hot areas get second-hand glass-fronted refrigerators, like the ones you get under counters in bars for storing beer in, and then use them as terrariums. Might be worth researching.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-27-2017, 04:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,237
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
Joseia/Fishmom, just for clarity, are these fans...

Joseia/Fishmom, just for clarity, are these fans inside the terrarium to move air around within the tank, or are they in the lid and actively drawing air in or out of the tank?

Just trying to...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-08-2017, 06:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,177
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
I guess my main concern is with the general lack...

I guess my main concern is with the general lack of accuracy, can I trust them to tell the difference between 40% and 80%, which would be more critical.

Do you have any links to certified units...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-08-2017, 04:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,122
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
Heard back from Marty, and reducing the max...

Heard back from Marty, and reducing the max brightness won't have any detrimental effect on the LEDs, which is good to know.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-08-2017, 04:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,784
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
It's funny, that. We haven't even got our...

It's funny, that. We haven't even got our exoterra fully set up, and I'm already starting to think about planning the next one. ;)
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-08-2017, 04:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,177
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
Question Hygrometer accuracy

Hey all, tricky question for you. What hygrometers do you use to track humidity in your terrariums?

Reason I ask is that I bought a reasonably cheap hygrometer on Amazon, and we've been using it...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 04-02-2017, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,122
Posted By MiniatureOrchids
Thanks. I know what you mean about extending...

Thanks. I know what you mean about extending their life, but LEDs might be different, depending on how they dim. May need to google a bit. :)
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