Tolumnia in SH

[Ray]

Originally Posted by orchids3

Have had my tolumnia's in SH for a couple of years now. Dont say they might be having a problem - they might hear you. (I only have two toluminias).

Please don't take this as a challenge, it's just that individuals interpret "S/H" differently (some think just growing in LECA is semi-hydro), and I'd just like to make sure we're all on the same page in terms of growing parameters.

Can you give us some specific info or better yet, photos?

[Pilot]

Originally Posted by Ray

Please don't take this as a challenge, it's just that individuals interpret "S/H" differently (some think just growing in LECA is semi-hydro), and I'd just like to make sure we're all on the same page in terms of growing parameters.

Can you give us some specific info or better yet, photos?

I don't see it as a challenge but I'm not the poster, so hopefully they understand the request as it would be wonderful to be ale to grow these guys in sh! So please post photos!

[Pilot]

Finally posting something worthy of an update.

Been super busy lately and haven't paid much attention to this Tolumnia but today I noticed some roots I haven't seen before. There are roots that now extend entirely into the reservoir and many more on their way. Also, a new fan has since grown. Overall the plant seems quite healthy and happy.

[DelawareJim]

Congratulations Ryan! It looks great!

Where are you getting those nice looking glasses? My wife is getting tired of looking at plastic deli containers and I might need to switch some over to glass.

Cheers.
Jim

[Pilot]

Originally Posted by DelawareJim

Congratulations Ryan! It looks great!

Where are you getting those nice looking glasses? My wife is getting tired of looking at plastic deli containers and I might need to switch some over to glass.

Cheers.
Jim

Jim my wife was the same way. She said that if I have to have a million plants at least put them in nicer glass container lol. I got most from TJ Max Home Goods and Goodwill. I have since taken to reusing glass bottles for my smaller plants that will never grow to be big plants because of their compact nature. I use a wet tile saw for that. And finally, I use a diamond bit to drill the drainage holes for the reservoir part.

[Bud]

the roots are doing great, Ryan...the algae is fast acumulating ...you could flush it more often; do you use heat matts or you just regulate the heating indoors?

[Pilot]

Originally Posted by Bud

the roots are doing great, Ryan...the algae is fast acumulating ...you could flush it more often; do you use heat matts or you just regulate the heating indoors?

Well the algae is the plants problem to handle lol. I haven't the time to flush the pot more than I already do. It's on a heating mat but the room gets a steady 68 low 75 hi temp swing and I've managed to control the humidity much more since I moved everyone to the basement.

[Vanda lover]

I just got a beautiful tolmnia that came in the mail that I bought on ebay. I had some advise on growing them and it seems that the s/h conditions should be perfect for the summer. They like to be well watered while growing. But what about in the winter? Should you let the reservoir go dry between watering?

[Bud]

That is good to know...algae dont kill plants but it just grosses me out...light, humidity and temperature is of great importance in growing this plant...I am glad you have heat matts...good growing

[isurus79]

Any update on this? Do you give these guys any kind of rest? Great thread BTW!