pics of growing areas - Orchid Board

bcub30 · #1 12-21-2006, 03:55 PM

Just thought i would post a few pics of my modest growing area. A mixed bag of chids that contain Brassia, Stanhopea, Dracula, Masdevallia, Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilum, Dendrobium, Oncidium, and Mitassia. I keep the humidty up by using a humidifier on the bottom rack wich also provides air movement. Temps run about 67-72 degrees durring the day and about 62-64 at night. HUmidity stays at about 84% with spikes into the 90% range at night. Light is from a south facing window that is currently covered with sheers. This seems to keep the chids happy through the winter untill they can be put outdoors durring the summer.

Scott

cb977 · #2 12-21-2006, 05:15 PM

Nice setup, bcub! Where are you located?

bcub30 · #3 12-21-2006, 05:35 PM

Hi Susanne. I am located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The winters are rather long up here so I have to take advantage of all the mild weather I can! This setup seems to keep most of the chids going throught the cold months.

Scott

Ross · #4 12-21-2006, 06:05 PM

Are you using lights? What kind? Nice setup.

justatypn · #5 12-22-2006, 08:50 AM

Nice set up bcub, I have been wondering about a humidifyer in the home and how often it should be running. I have a great concern with mold and mildew. I grow indoors year around and my humidity flucuates but wanted to keep it at a even variable. What is your regimen? Your chids look very happy

bodaciousbonsai · #6 12-22-2006, 08:56 AM

lol Hey scott whats up. I probably have the same set up, but I got the two teir mini greenhouses in my living room. Except what i did was put a heavey guage wire at the tops of both of my greenhouses right at the apex. then set two 4' shop lights on top. I also used egg crate for the back and all the sides, this is for my mounted miniatures ( hint) (hint) the plastic sides can be drilled through so you can secure the egg crate with zip ties. I also have two 12 volt cp cooling fans on 24 7 for good air circulation. I,m getting a digitial camera for christmas I hope! : 0 ) If I do i,ll send some pics your way of my set up.
Clayton

Ross · #7 12-22-2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bodaciousbonsai

lol Hey scott whats up. I probably have the same set up, but I got the two teir mini greenhouses in my living room. Except what i did was put a heavey guage wire at the tops of both of my greenhouses right at the apex. then set two 4' shop lights on top. I also used egg crate for the back and all the sides, this is for my mounted miniatures ( hint) (hint) the plastic sides can be drilled through so you can secure the egg crate with zip ties. I also have two 12 volt cp cooling fans on 24 7 for good air circulation. I,m getting a digitial camera for christmas I hope! : 0 ) If I do i,ll send some pics your way of my set up.
Clayton

Clayton, I just noticed you are from Tonawanda. I was born and raised in LaSalle before Niagara Falls sucked it up

Haven't been back there since early 60s though.

Tindomul · #8 12-22-2006, 12:16 PM

Nice setup! Your 'chids look fantastic.
I recently started using my humidifier, which is 20 + years old (but looks new), works well, but is loud like hell. DO they make quiet ones now in days?

Wendy · #9 12-23-2006, 11:30 PM

Nice set up. Plants look healthy and happy. Do they get any natural light from a window?

*edit*...DUH on me...looking closer i think I see a window right behind them....so I guess they do get good light.

Barbara · #10 12-24-2006, 11:43 AM

Ingenious setup you have there. One problem though, you're gonna need more space.

So what is that big leafy plant on the top shelf to the right?