fungus & bugs - help - Orchid Board

Nexogen · #1 10-10-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mexorchid

Ok, so I'll keep watering as is.

I don't have this multimeter. I did put the cable on a dimmer at first to start low. But I realized, if it's not on full power it doesn't even get the pots a bit warm. Specifically with the ventilator on I'm sure it can't get too hot.

Do you think filling the platform of the furniture with LECA and a part of water is a good idea? Or is it likely to grow fungus in it even if I change it every week?

Yes until next spring just misting, after you repot in smaller pots you can play in reasonable limits with water. Are better small pots; for plants and for you, after time you want more plants in a limited space…

I use from Home Depot

Plaskolite Egg Crate White Louver - 23.75 Inch x 47.75 Inch (let me see) and I fill half with water and sometime add a little VIRKON. It’s yours choice for easy mode to clean “terrarium”, and touch roof de-icing cable with a thermometer, (26-30) degrees Celsius no more.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Nexogen

Yes until next spring just misting, after you repot in smaller pots you can play in reasonable limits with water. Are better small pots; for plants and for you, after time you want more plants in a limited space…

I use from Home Depot Plaskolite Egg Crate White Louver - 23.75 Inch x 47.75 Inch and I fill half with water and sometime add a little VIRKON. It’s yours choice for easy mode to clean “terrarium”, and touch roof de-icing cable with a thermometer, (26-30) degrees Celsius no more.

For misting or watering I use only reverse osmosis water, I never drink or use for plants tap water. If you try reverse osmosis water, don’t forget from Botanicare; Cal Mag Plus and Liquid Karma…

Here in attachment is Plaskolite 23.75 Inch x 47.75 Inch, ups, forgot the name sorry, but is from same department(lightning), sorry.