Wardian Case

[ronaldhanko]

I've finally gotten around to posting pictures of my homemade Wardian Case for miniatures on a new blog along with some of the orchids that have recently bloomed in it.

Orchids in Bloom: My Orchidarium

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Looks pretty cool. Lots of plants. Nice.

[tcrane]

Looks really great, and I appreciate the information. Your plants seem so happy!

-Tristan

[ronaldhanko]

Thanks, Philip and Tristan - my plants have always done well in a set-up like this.

[billc]

That's a nice setup Ron. It really shows that if your conditions aren't optimal for what you want to grow, you can make your own little environment.

Bill

[ronaldhanko]

It worerks very well for me, Bill. Thanks for looking.

[Brotherly Monkey]

Ron, what type of fans are you using for internal circulation, and what type of air movement are you getting from them?


Also, did you ever think about placing the lights outside the case? I always found that made a huge difference in temp control


Either way, it looks like a great design and it would be awesome if you could put together a small build tutorial

[ronaldhanko]

Originally Posted by Brotherly Monkey

Ron, what type of fans are you using for internal circulation, and what type of air movement are you getting from them?


Also, did you ever think about placing the lights outside the case? I always found that made a huge difference in temp control


Either way, it looks like a great design and it would be awesome if you could put together a small build tutorial

Hi,
I have two 3" muffin fans above the plants and two four inch fans hanging below the plants and blowing down into the water in the bottom of the case (they are protected from dripping water). This provides enough air circulation that I've had no problem with leaf drop and the plants gently move in the "breeze."

Really the lights are outside - there is a plex divider between them and the plants, and the top of the case above them is open.

[Zoi2]

Wow Ron, that is really nice!!
Joann

[ronaldhanko]

Thanks, Joann. It's been perfect for my hobby needs, though I wish now I'd built the grow area a little taller.