Orchids that do well in terrariums.

[RandalG]

For those interested I emailed Andy's Orchids about what orchids they would suggest for a PDF viv and here was their response:

Hello Randal,

Sorry for the extremely long delay in responding, but we have recently finished our spring shows, and are now trying to get caught up with my e-mail back log. Following is a listing of orchids that Andy feels will do well under the conditions you state. I hope this list helps. You should be able to find all of these on our website. If you have any further questions please let us know, and I promise I will get back to you quickly. Thank you for your interest in Andy's Orchids.

Orchids Listing for Dart Frog Vivarium 80+Degrees & Very Humid



Pleurothallis grobyi

Ludisia discolor

Malaxis species N. G.

Malaxis species Thailand

Masdevallia wendlandiana

Maxillaria uncata

Bulbophyllum alagense both forms

Pleurothallis tribulariodes

Haraella odorata

Vanilla planifolia

Trichoglottis triflora

Cirrhopetalum curtsii

Dendrobium abberans

Nephelaphyllum all species

Masdevallia floribunda

Dendrobium atroviolaceum "pigmy type"

Pleurothallis allanii

Sincerely,

Harry Phillips

Andy's Orchids Inc.'

Randal

[R Srinivasan]

Over years with terrariums I have come to a conclusion that weneed to have obly those orchids which have ornamental foliage qnd slow growing ones that would spares you the tedious job of hold two long prongs to locate a strategic and visually appealing place inthe limited surface of a terrarium. Most of them belong to the jewel orchids group, such as Anoectochilus, goodyera, Hamaera, etc. etc. H. discolours is extremelt hardy and forns a dense clump od dark vela' roxburghii is irresistibly beautifuk but clusters sparselt. Goodyera and macodes from Borneoi and Indonesia are very good. All these need diffused light and round the year warmth which you may please note.

[buffalo]

We need more additions please. whats doing really well in your terrarium .
I am trying anubias, luck bamboo, a piece of ivy (don't know how that will do) i have had good luck with baby tears but they tend to take over; so you have to control them.

[R Srinivasan]

Originally Posted by buffalo

We need more additions please. whats doing really well in your terrarium .
I am trying anubias, luck bamboo, a piece of ivy (don't know how that will do) i have had good luck with baby tears but they tend to take over; so you have to control them.

There are varieties of compact and dwarf cultivars of selegenellas, mini-African violets, variegated ajuga reptans , mini bamboos, dwarf hybrid spathaglottis bearing short spikes of deep prple and yellow blooms. Also there are many other gesnerides that should be suitable.Take the initative to visit some nurseries in your area you find many more to select for your terrarium.

[oddworld]

These do great in my dart frog vivs, 65 to 85 degrees.
Upper level:
Dendrobium oligophyllum
Oncidium croesus
Bulbophyllum Kalimpong
Cirrhopetalum tingabarinum
Bulbophyllum fascinator

Mid level/Lower levl:
Dracula lotax
Masdevallia herradure
Masdevallia "Glowing embers"
Pleurothallis allenii
Pleurothallis microphylla
Restrepia brachypus
Restrepia muscifera

Currently experimenting with:
Bulbophyllum lasiochilum
Bulbophyllum odoratissimum
Pleurothallis restrepioides "dragonstone"
Pleurothallis fastidiosa
Pleurothallis megalops
Restrepia antennifera
Masdevallia "Angel tang"
All are recent additions to vivs, too soon to tell whether or not they flourish, but I think they will do just fine


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[vmax3000]

Originally Posted by buffalo

We need more additions please. whats doing really well in your terrarium .
I am trying anubias, luck bamboo, a piece of ivy (don't know how that will do) i have had good luck with baby tears but they tend to take over; so you have to control them.

My Leptotes calodyction put off a new leaf!!! It seems to be doing well amongst the other little orchids.

[jason woodrue]

Hi,

Has anyone posted Epigeneium nakaharai as a good terrarium grower? Mine seems to be fairly warm temperature tolerant and can bloom almost anytime of year upon maturation of each new growth.
However, It does grow slowly, but mine recently put out a new growth from a back bulb so it is now growing in 2 directions.

also, other species that are doing well in the terrarium are:

Dendrobium rigidum (just keeps blooming)
Dendrobium prenticei (i have a seedling but it is amazing)
Cadetia Taylori (growing well!)

[vmax3000]

[QUOTE [B]Epigeneium nakaharai [QUOTE]

Jason,
Your plant is really pretty. Where did you acquire it? The flower reminds me of Epi. porpax ! Great job. How much light do you have in your viv? My D. rigidum is hanging out in the sunnier part of my gh. My little vivs are supporting several pleuros and Angraecum disticum, Lepanthanopsis astrophora and a Lepantes calodictyon. Thanks for sharing the pics !

[Tindomul]

I also have a Haraella odorata in my 55 gallon tank. This tank gets misted a few times daily and the fan come on and off all day except during midday (which in my mind should be the hottest part of the day). This plant is doing very well mounted on a stick.
Its going to flower and is growing roots like crazy.

http://www.orchidboard.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=302

[daemondamian]

Originally Posted by Tindomul1of9

I also have a Haraella odorata in my 55 gallon tank. This tank gets misted a few times daily and the fan come on and off all day except during midday (which in my mind should be the hottest part of the day). This plant is doing very well mounted on a stick.
Its going to flower and is growing roots like crazy.

http://www.orchidboard.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=302

The link is dead but I have seen your H. odorata more then a few times while surfing around on orchids in vivs, and looks like it absolutely loves it's environment!

Shame we don't seem to have it in Australia, though .