Keeping potting medium warm?

[Shyulace]

Oh thanks for the link!
I coincidently do have a propagation mat but I wasn't sure if that would provide sufficient heat to the container. I know the clay pots I have wouldn't hold/receive much heat compared to plastic containers. However what about if its a container with slits in the side as well? I figured the air movement would take out all the heat.

But its better than nothing Thx again

[Discus]

Originally Posted by Shyulace

Oh thanks for the link!
I coincidently do have a propagation mat but I wasn't sure if that would provide sufficient heat to the container.

It should work just fine - and don't worry too much about the clay vs. plastic thing - you should find once it's warmed up to the same temp. as the heating mat, the clay pots will stay warm just fine, even if it takes a while to get there!

I suspect the "warm bubble" of gently rising air from the heating mat is also something the plants like.

You should however let us know what plants you have - some will, I suspect, hate bottom heat (many pleurothallids and other cool-growing orchids) whilst many intermediate to warm plants will enjoy it.

[Shyulace]

Hey Ray, I have the same Hydrofarm mat you have described on your website that I use for seedlings that I got a while ago. I'll try it out and see how that works out. I didn't think that would suffice for orchids with a fan running for circulation.

Discus, I currently have a few phal noids from HD which are recovering roots. But I haven't seen any new growth lately.
I also have a phal equestris, phal pulcherrima var chompornensis, and brassia Caudata seedlings. I assume they would all benefit from the added warmth right?

Just thinking, would it work if I dropped a small aquarium heater into the humidity tray? I figured that would help since I don't think it would be as effective to have a heating mat under a humidity tray and then plants on top.

I'll just try both out I suppose and compare :3