Terrarium or not to rarium

[Western_PA]

I am a beginner to orchids, but have been making houseplants happy (mostly) for a long time. I have seven phalaenopsis, a couple of cattleyas, and an amesiella monticola that was given to me by a very generous friend. The Phalaenopsis have been around for a long time and have always bloomed for me in the winter. The others are fairly new and look well, although growing quite slowly. I do not have a fancy glass enclosure as many of you all seem to. But I did come across this cute terrarium, loaded it with things I like, and I am thinking to put the amesiella in it to maintain a high humidity environment with less work. It is currently mounted on a board made of sticks, for lack of a better word. Does this sound like a good idea?

[Lil Duck]

The main concern would be weather you would be able to provide adequate air movement within the terrarium, all orchids need some degree of air movement (aside from those growing in sterile conditions) and this is even more true of cool growing cloud forest species like Amesiella monticola. If you would be able open the terrarium and let it air out at least three times a week then I see no problem that would arise from the terrarium, If not then it would probably be best to stay with what you’re currently doing which obviously has been working out for you.

Edit : I would also clear out the soil that is in their and replace it with something more airy and less fine like sphagnum moss orchid roots would probably not appreciate growing into soil, even more so with more delicate cloud forest plants.

[Western_PA]

Very helpful. Thank you!