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Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-17-2017, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,469
Posted By homebrewdude
Almost 2 years now, most died. I bought a...

Almost 2 years now, most died.
I bought a temp/humidity meter
No natural light, and in the previous good tank there was no natural light either.

Loose fitting glass lid. No fan


...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 09-16-2017, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,469
Posted By homebrewdude
Need help getting my 29gal going again

I used to have the following setup, and had great results until we moved.

29gal, Led light fixture. False bottom with a waterfall down the sidewall.
Growth was great, lots of blooms, but had to...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 12-23-2015, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,149
Posted By homebrewdude
Narrow pot on window sill - mini phal

Has anyone seen a narrow type ceramic pot for a standard window sill?

Something long that I could fit multiple mini phals in?
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 12-23-2015, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,918
Posted By homebrewdude
This weedblocker will also stop the roots? I...

This weedblocker will also stop the roots?
I used that on my last tank.
I was assuming if roots want to go to the water they could?

---------- Post added at 07:25 AM ---------- Previous post was...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 12-22-2015, 07:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,918
Posted By homebrewdude
Setting up new Terrarium, this is my second

In my old house I set up a 29gal terrarium for the kids.
Mostly for frogs and stuff, it was split with a water feature.

Kids never got into the frogs, so I planted orchids in it.
They REALLY...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-06-2014, 08:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 945
Posted By homebrewdude
I think you are correct. I bought this due...

I think you are correct.

I bought this due to the description stating small size.

Maybe not the best fit for my terrarium.
It is very wet.

2years in a pot with no growth.
6 months in the...
Forum: Growing on Mounts 05-05-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,455
Posted By homebrewdude
Terrarium Drip Wall Like a large mount?

Drip wall is constantly wet.
It is cocunut husk, rather thick glued to the back glass.

Some suggestions on something minature I can tie up to it?

I also have the other side that is not a drip...
Forum: Identification Forum 05-05-2014, 09:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 945
Posted By homebrewdude
No clue, had it for 3 years and no blooms

I bought this and it sat in a typical orchid pot for three years. No flowers and no growth.

Moved to my terrarium and now I have some roots and new bulbs/leaves forming.
It is a slow grower,...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-05-2014, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,092
Posted By homebrewdude
This is my corner drip wall. Need to plant...

This is my corner drip wall.
Need to plant something on this.

You can see it is constant wet, and has high light.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-05-2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,092
Posted By homebrewdude
These are both rescue orchids. One has been in...

These are both rescue orchids.
One has been in months
Other has been in weeks.

Both have new leaves and roots.

When these are going again, I am going to try the hydro method on them.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-05-2014, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,092
Posted By homebrewdude
Not sure what this is. Came in a minature pot,...

Not sure what this is.
Came in a minature pot, labeled as a minature.
Probably 4x the size.
I hope I took a photo when I first planted it.
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-05-2014, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,092
Posted By homebrewdude
Homebrewdude Terrarium - AKA Frog Tank

Made this for the kids, supposed to be for frogs.
Saw the price of frogs online, when it is warmer we are going to catch one in the yard.

Has a false bottom with water under it.
Water is pumped...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-05-2014, 09:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,636
Posted By homebrewdude
Well either way, the orchids are growing great...

Well either way, the orchids are growing great and flowers are nice.

I do need to remove them from the terrarium and pot them now. They are too big.

I guess I start a new post with some...
Forum: Terrarium Gardening 05-04-2014, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,636
Posted By homebrewdude
I thought I bought Minature Phals...

I bought from a seller "miniature Phals"

They came in 2 inch pots, had small flowers and small leaves.

Now they are 1+ years in my terrarium and they smaller then your standard grocery store...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-04-2014, 08:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,070
Posted By homebrewdude
what is this shag and bag method I have read...

what is this shag and bag method I have read people mention?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 05-03-2014, 12:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,070
Posted By homebrewdude
Basic Steps to saving a troubled orchid?

Any fool proof steps to saving orchids with little roots remaining.

Speaking of phals.

I am assuming warm temps and high humidity?
Any methods I should be looking at?
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-30-2014, 11:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,543
Posted By homebrewdude
Reading about semi-hydroponic now.

Reading about semi-hydroponic now.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-30-2014, 10:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,543
Posted By homebrewdude
What about using something like LECA and a pot...

What about using something like LECA and a pot system at I can dunk water.

5gal bucket made up with dunk water, I just cycle through the plants.
They would drip dry on a drip tray.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-30-2014, 12:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,543
Posted By homebrewdude
So you water the plant on a tray, water drains in...

So you water the plant on a tray, water drains in the tray? This then evaporates?

I was thinking of this, as I can water in place.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-30-2014, 12:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,543
Posted By homebrewdude
The middle photo that has the large dead leaf was...

The middle photo that has the large dead leaf was one that almost died.

A few weeks later I can see green roots, new leaf starting.

The others in the vivarium were in a similar state a few...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-30-2014, 12:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,543
Posted By homebrewdude
I just misted the vivarium today, so it is foggy....

I just misted the vivarium today, so it is foggy.

I think my problem is no easy way to water.
I have to take each plant to the sink.
I use RO water, as my tap is on a softener.

Each plant is...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-30-2014, 12:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,543
Posted By homebrewdude
I think the biggest thing is lack of root growth....

I think the biggest thing is lack of root growth.

When I moved them to the vivarium, they pushed roots like crazy.

Maybe I need to get some photos.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 04-30-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,543
Posted By homebrewdude
Had orchids for years, looking to improve conditions

I mostly grow phals, some I have had for years.
I do have issues with lack of humidty and water.

I had a few go south, I moved them to a vivarium I have for the kids (supposed to be frogs).
They...
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