lauren
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I am a vegan who lives vicariously through her plants
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Post by lauren on Sept 22, 2015 21:07:03 GMT -5
With fall fast approaching I'm stuck with the dilemma as to what to do with some of my more fragile neps. Would anyone happen to have a "greenhouse kit" that they could suggest buying or is a terrarium the best route? Everyone and anyone's input would be much appreciated!
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Post by lloyd on Sept 22, 2015 22:31:50 GMT -5
What are they and where are they now?
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lauren
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Post by lauren on Sept 23, 2015 16:55:08 GMT -5
Seeds: albomarginata/maxima/rafflesiana Currently in a southwestern facing window
Ventricosa x hamata (small-about 5 inches diameter) Highland x? (Small-about 5 inches diameter)
I also have some ventratas, alata,and a sanguinea but I'm not too concerned about them.
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Post by joeelliott on Sept 26, 2015 21:35:30 GMT -5
For the little indoor greenhouses you will have to scour the box stores and local greenhouses. they are everywhere in the spring but harder to come by this time of year. Don't forget to check places like Peavey Mart if you have one near you, I am always amazed at what they have on their shelves out of season.
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Post by hal on Sept 26, 2015 21:53:01 GMT -5
Most people with large collections use the mini greenhouses. But if the plants are still small an all-glass aquarium should do it for the winter.
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Post by danyoh on Sept 27, 2015 13:56:42 GMT -5
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Post by bonfield on Sept 27, 2015 14:07:39 GMT -5
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Post by morphman on Sept 27, 2015 14:12:21 GMT -5
Judging by the size and number of the plants you listed I would just go with a ten or twenty gallon aquarium. Cheap used from Kijiji or the likes and won't take up much room.
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Post by H2O on Sept 27, 2015 14:15:31 GMT -5
I agreed but I used aquarium for this season, easy, cheap and effective. If you get a larger one you'll be able to use it for longer while your plants and collection grow.
The mini-greenhouses bonfield posted work good once your plants start getting a little bigger. I just wish they held 1x2 trays better, if they made them to fit 3 trays perfectly I would buy those all day long.
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Post by Maiden on Sept 27, 2015 17:48:39 GMT -5
I tryed these little greenhouse. I had trouble to add all my t5s for my heliamphoras. Also, the rh% was around 75%, no matter what i do.
So i return with aquariums. They are perfect for the UHL plants i grow. They need 95%Rh and too much lighting for this greenhouse. Also, its easier to play with temperatures when its more little. I prefer 4-5 smaller tanks than a big one, or a big greenhouse.
For nepenthes, it can be perfect, but not for helis :/
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lauren
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Post by lauren on Sept 27, 2015 22:04:32 GMT -5
'Used aquarium'? Hell no! Anyone looking for some FREE fishies? ....seriously, beautiful top of the line, grade A gold fish.
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Post by keeper on Sept 29, 2015 2:24:31 GMT -5
A standard 55 gallon tank works perfectly with the 4foot 4tube T8 florescent light ballast at Home Depot, I currently have two. I Found those 4 tier mini greenhouses but I don't think my lighting setup would be any good for it because it's sp big. Also I'd probably need a fogger while the tanks are fine with just a little spray bottle and some vigilence
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Post by edwardmelnyk on Sept 29, 2015 7:16:49 GMT -5
I just went to the garden centre and got a nice sized indoor greenhouse that was on sale! Currently I've got my vanda and all my orchids in it, along with my air plant, hoya bromeliads and big nep. It actually does a really great job with keeping humidity in! I've got it set up in a window and I'm gonna add lights to it later this fall. When I run the fan to get airflow going humidity hovers between 75 and 78 percent rh, and when it's off humidity jumps to around 85 to 93 percent!
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