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Forum: Off Topic - Totally 04-02-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,735
Posted By Ro3bert
My wife brought an 8" home from Hawaii about 25...

My wife brought an 8" home from Hawaii about 25 years ago. It looked dry and unhealthy (what did I know). we didn't even know what kind of plant it was but we planted it anyway. Since then its grown...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-02-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,658
Posted By Ro3bert
Sonya, I know this is a little off the subject...

Sonya, I know this is a little off the subject but what does :bump: mean?
Robert
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 06-16-2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,821
Posted By Ro3bert
Shivonne I decided to name the thread...

Shivonne

I decided to name the thread "Orchid-arium" rather than Orchidarium simply because I came across a post that said there is/was a company with that name that was not happy with others...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 06-16-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,464
Posted By Ro3bert
Vicki The fish terrarium is fantastic. I...

Vicki

The fish terrarium is fantastic. I just hope my orchid-arium is as beautiful as your small one.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 06-15-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,821
Posted By Ro3bert
It appears that using cardboard isn't (for me)...

It appears that using cardboard isn't (for me) the way to go. The stack would have to be about 22" high (about 627mm). Not going to happen. I need another way.

I have lots of 2" foam insulation...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 06-06-2014, 04:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,821
Posted By Ro3bert
I finally began designing the landforms and water...

I finally began designing the landforms and water feature. I didn't particularly want to use Styrofoam so got some cardboard boxes from my local liquor store, figured it would allow a bit more...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 06-05-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,821
Posted By Ro3bert
I agree, except, I will have to make sure there...

I agree, except, I will have to make sure there is enough water in the tank so that doesn't happen. My plan is to suck on the feed water hose until the siphon action begins, then, as water seeks it's...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 06-03-2014, 04:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,821
Posted By Ro3bert
Thanks Vicki, I went thru your thread before I...

Thanks Vicki, I went thru your thread before I saw this post, looks good. I would never have thought of using such a small container.

I think I go by the old saying: If a little bit is good, a...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-28-2014, 09:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,464
Posted By Ro3bert
You said in my thread "Building an...

You said in my thread "Building an Orchid-arium"you used, "slabs (and moss)". I'm assuming, local, from your yard or local forest. Is that the case? Just curious.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-28-2014, 09:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,821
Posted By Ro3bert
Good thought Vicki, I guess that is one thing I...

Good thought Vicki, I guess that is one thing I won't concern myself with. Now the major thing is the designing the water and landforms.

Just for the fun of it could you (would you) regale us...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 05-20-2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By Ro3bert
I intended to just dab a bit on the cut ends of...

I intended to just dab a bit on the cut ends of the roots I cut, not the whole root(s).



So far all seems to be OK. I'll wait a week then, if everything is still OK, I'll re-pot the rest.
...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 05-17-2014, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By Ro3bert
Hope it goes well. Since this is my...

Hope it goes well.



Since this is my first re-potting and considering how many people seem to use it I thought I aught to.

BTW What part of N Cal are you living/from? I hail from the part of...
Forum: Potting & Repotting 05-17-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By Ro3bert
First potting attempt

My Phals (all five of them) are from Grocery Stores and are the verity “Water With Ice” (which I don’t). The potting medium seems to be a very densely packed moss which seems to retain moisture for...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-11-2014, 02:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,821
Posted By Ro3bert
Sooner or later I am going to have to provide...

Sooner or later I am going to have to provide branches for my orchids to live on. My question is how do I sterilize branches? Unfortunately I don't have any way to boil anything over about 8 or 9...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-10-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,821
Posted By Ro3bert
Next step is designing, that is putting ideas on...

Next step is designing, that is putting ideas on paper (I don't have a CAD program). I will try to take pictures of the drawings as I go along to post here.

fullmonti already has a thread that...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-09-2014, 09:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,821
Posted By Ro3bert
I just hope it turns out as well as I envision...

I just hope it turns out as well as I envision it.



Something to look into that's for sure. Hadn't thought of that course yet, thanks.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-09-2014, 04:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,821
Posted By Ro3bert
:welcome: In this addition of the saga of...

:welcome:
In this addition of the saga of "Building an Orchid-arium" we will discuss some of the ideas of how to build the land-masses.

I know what I want but how do I achieve it? At one end of...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-09-2014, 11:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,821
Posted By Ro3bert
Before I go any further I suppose I should...

Before I go any further I suppose I should mention what I am trying to accomplish. Obviously making a habitat that at least resembles a natural (or nearly so) one.

Beside branches and niches for...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-09-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,543
Posted By Ro3bert
Granted and that is why constantly monitoring the...

Granted and that is why constantly monitoring the water level is necessary. The water level in my tank will, hopefully, be not more than 2 to 2-1/2 inches. We'll see how that works out.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-09-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,543
Posted By Ro3bert
I considered this but siphoning would mean...

I considered this but siphoning would mean sucking all the water from the tank thus emptying it and pumping all the water from the sump back into the tank, a truly open system and a sure method for...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-09-2014, 06:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,543
Posted By Ro3bert
Unfortunately no. The cabinet is the only flat...

Unfortunately no. The cabinet is the only flat spot in the house suitable for the tank and it is full of dishes and bowles.

Robert
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-08-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,543
Posted By Ro3bert
A great idea and yes I''ve thought of it but the...

A great idea and yes I''ve thought of it but the terrarium is in the dining area no where near a water source so, unfortunately that possibility is out.

Robert
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-08-2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,821
Posted By Ro3bert
Building an Orchid-arium

Building an Orchid-arium by Robert.

After getting my first Orchid I wanted to make a terrarium to put it (and later others) in. So here is what I have so far.

48X12X13 aquarium. For now I'm...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-08-2014, 04:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,543
Posted By Ro3bert
True, true if the waterfall and the siphon tube...

True, true if the waterfall and the siphon tube are in close proximity but in this case the water fall will go into a small pool then via a short creek to the main pool that will be under all the...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-08-2014, 03:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,543
Posted By Ro3bert
:blushing: You've made me think :hmm. The pump...

:blushing:
You've made me think :hmm. The pump would only fail if the water level in the tank fell below the siphon inlet so it seems to me that if one continually checked the water level and added...
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