Masdevalli strobelii *MINI*
 

A friend have recommended this orchid for a terrarium and I would like to know, what will be the best subtrat in a terrarium.

I have always 80% humidity (misting system), a ventilation, and 12 hour ligth.

Christian

Mistislands, canada

I try to keep mine in sphagnum and dry fern root. I keep mine in a planter rock so its not in the substrate with the other plants. You wanna keep it moist but not too wet. And you wanna keep it in the shade.

tanks

Here is a pic of one:
http://www.orchidspecies.com/masstrobelii.htm

I have also bought this plant for my terrarium but am trying to figure out where best to put it. I understand that it should be kept moist, so maybe I will consider also a planter since my mounts actually get dry very fast even with >90% humidity. Do you have a pic of this in your terrarium Tin? Have you been able to bloom this successfully? Do they need a winter rest or cool temps?