Kinds of Bark

[Bird Song Farm]

Way cool Kiki. Thanks for the pic. I'll bet that really helps with the humidity!

Al

[Ray]

Originally Posted by Bird Song Farm

I'll bet that really helps with the humidity!

Actually, I'm not sure it helps all that much.

My thinking is that, yes, the evaporation of the water in the vase pretty much has to go through the pot to escape, but unless you're gone a long time and cannot water, it's probably insignificant compared to moisture trapped in the medium itself.

It certainly does little in the vicinity of the plant, as once that small amount of water vapor seeps through the medium, it is very easily dispersed in the air - and spreads out throughout the room, house, and the earth's atmosphere.

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Ray

Actually, I'm not sure it helps all that much.

My thinking is that, yes, the evaporation of the water in the vase pretty much has to go through the pot to escape, but unless you're gone a long time and cannot water, it's probably insignificant compared to moisture trapped in the medium itself.

It certainly does little in the vicinity of the plant, as once that small amount of water vapor seeps through the medium, it is very easily dispersed in the air - and spreads out throughout the room, house, and the earth's atmosphere.

Not only that, but just about every growth is pleated suggesting lack of moisture - not more moisture. Oncidium class crosses exhibit this type of pleating when the roots are not getting enough moisture in their growth-spurt. Just my 2 cents.