terrarium, for orchids. Now its semi done! - Orchid Board

simotricci · #1 (**permalink**) 09-05-2009, 08:19 PM

hello all ^__^

Thats whats i have make for now.

is nothing like other terrarium i have see here but is my start

Hope to get some orchids new.. because some of those are not very healty

missing the fan..
the light is one red and one bright..

hope to get this light correctly.

And a little misty creator for little umidity.

All orchids are mounted only with spangus (hope this is a correct name), and make up on a root.

any comment or advice is really apreciate.
Thanks

Simona

RosieC · #2 (**permalink**) 09-06-2009, 04:06 AM

I've never tried a terrarium myself so I can't make much comment, but I just wanted to say that I really like the pieces of wood you've got. I love the knarled shape.

trdyl · #3 (**permalink**) 09-06-2009, 05:08 AM

Simona,

I am a little concerned about the phalaenopsis in the rear left corner. I do not think there is enough room for a new flower spike. When the new spike forms it will grow straight to the lamp.

billc · #4 (**permalink**) 09-06-2009, 07:00 AM

That's a great start, Simona. I think Ted is right about that Phal. If it throws a 12-18 in. spike, you'll have to stake it down so it doesn't get to the light. As time goes on, you might want to look into some miniature plants. Keep us posted on your progress.

Bill

simotricci · #5 (**permalink**) 09-06-2009, 07:29 AM

thanks to all for comment

i really need a lot of advice from you.
I'm new in this world

yes there are some problem with phal.. it goes to grow a very long spike

i'm only put it inside because of wanna see whats effect have

I think i'd remove it from inside

And i have another problem that i have see today.. umidity down to 40% in night

in day i can keep it at 70/80%

BTW i continue posting some little news if you wanna see and wanna make an advice

Thankss

Simona

harrywitmore · #6 (**permalink**) 09-06-2009, 09:19 AM

Simona, is the top open? I would expect the hunidity to go up at night and down as the temperature goes up. So, I suspect that you are keeping it more humid during the day by misting.

simotricci · #7 (**permalink**) 09-06-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by harrywitmore

Simona, is the top open? I would expect the hunidity to go up at night and down as the temperature goes up. So, I suspect that you are keeping it more humid during the day by misting.

hi

yes you are right.. the top have a grid.. and this terrarium have a little opened in front for make air circulation. but i think is to much opened for keep umidity level correct.
And yes, i can raise umidity by misting.

this terrarium need some adjusting i think

thanks for reply