Haraella retrocalla (Project 8 - Spring 2009)

[WhiteRabbit]

I noticed a new nubby starting today - but probably a root

[shadytrake]

I see a swelling on the buds. I think she is popping open.

[Blueszz]

@ Shadytrake: picture time!

@ Joann, at least it is doing something for you. A new leaf is good, it's investment in the future! So, congrats with the new leaf!

@ Don, The Haraella is the only one I put on the scale. I really had no clue how much water it needed. Normally I can feel it on the weight of the pot. I guess you know that feeling when you lift a pot and think " wooow, that one needs to be watered too!" - but no way I could feel the difference for Haraella - At least it was a great way to get to know her

Nicole

[camille1585]

The bud on one of the 2 spikes on mine is growing and growing, I think I should have a bloom within a week!
I'm just so avoid of overwatering it, I'm feeling a bit lost with this one.

[Blueszz]

Originally Posted by camille1585

The bud on one of the 2 spikes on mine is growing and growing, I think I should have a bloom within a week!
I'm just so avoid of overwatering it, I'm feeling a bit lost with this one.

Woooow Camille, that is great news! I can't wait to hear of yours smells!
Maybe you should put yours also on a scale

BTW I tried to measure how much light clear pots take away. I should do more readings to get accurate results, but I think it's less than 9%. Clear water bottles do slightly better.

Nicole

[nenella]

Originally Posted by Blueszz

Nanella, I can't measure the humity, the humidity meter doesn't fit under the upside down pot (I guess, never tried, but I'm going to try for you and I want to know it myself too). Last week I had 32% humidity in the room were most of the plants live The last few days we have had rain and thunderstorms (humidity goes up to 55% in the morning and even 92% outdoors.

When I cover my Haraella with an upside down pot, I notice I don't have to water it as often, so I asume the humidity with pot is much better than without.

Nanella, can you upload a picture from your setup? You made me curious how it looks like.

Nicole

Hi Nicole, apologies for the delay, but here you go.. these are my 3 bottles, in front of a south facing double net curtain, the one closest to bottom of photo is where I keep the Haraellas, Lobbii & aerangis - there's a baby phal noid keiki at the bottom as well as a Pelentheria insectiferia which although has grown..has lost a few leaves (my fault)


Shadytrake : I reckon yours is next to open! look forward to seeeing your pics! Whiterabbit & Camille Congrats - can't wait to see your blooms - Camille mine are on cork & I soak min once a day for at least 10 mins, I have noticed the roots plump up alot and become very green after a watering..

[whygreenberg]

Great pics, Nenella! I love seeing the creative ways that other people have come up with to grow their 'chids!

[camille1585]

That is such a great idea nenella! But where do you get the bottles? I thought that water cooler bottles were collected by the company in charge to be refilled. I must try to get my hands on one of them!
I did see something similar at the garden center. It's a glass thing with almost the same shape. It has no bottom and sits in a glass tray, and the top narrows but is still open. It's meant to put plants in. But it costs too much for me.

[Zoi2]

Nenella, you're a genius!! I have some of these empty water bottles--what a fantastic idea.
Joann

[flhiker]

That's a great idea nenella. and to think I use mine for change.

Camille here in the states you can get them in grocery stores and home centers. You pay a deposit (not sure how much) for the bottle.