Newly finished Exo Terra 12x12x18

[Pattywack]

I've been working on this for a month or more, trying to do something different. I originally wanted this without any background but that proved to be a problem with cords and enough space for mounts.

My idea is an old tree stump in the woods against a bluff wall of wood and plants with moss filling in. The moss still has some growing to do.

I've moved plants, added plants, changed out plants and I think I like where it is right now. I have a Pleurothallis macroblepharis blooming and a Scaphosepalum rapax blooming along with the cute little Begonia vankerckhovenii just beginning to open several flowers.

I've had a lot of fun with this and even though it might not be to anyone else's liking, I feel like it works for me.

[Pattywack]

I tried to use the pictures in my gallery, they are much better there, but I couldn't manage to do that and I keep getting timed out. I'll add a couple more pics. Right side.

[Pattywack]

Left side. Sorry these pictures are horrendous!

[Tindomul]

I think it's very interesting. THere is a lot going on and it would keep me looking at it all the time.

[Pattywack]

The background for this is the ugly one that came with the Exo Terra and I hacked it down to about half its original thickness. I added vines across the upper portion of the background to create a bit of a ledge. Between mounts I've added live moss from NEHERP and some coco fiber.

The floor has Leca and forest moss on top. There is no water feature, I mist daily. For now the plants on the floor are in their basket pots. I have two Exo Terra lights with two 26 watt full spectrum daylight bulbs 6700k and these seem to be doing a good job. The temperature and humidity stay close to 80 for both during the day. At night the temp drops to low 70's and humidity is a bit higher. I have not added a fan as yet but may do so. There have not been any issues with mold, plants seem very happy and have been in here for weeks.

The big vine has a bit of Spanish moss draped on it to help with moisture on the planting. I believe the vine is Bittersweet, collected from a friends property.

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Thanks Tindomul! There is a lot going on, it has been interesting to watch plants put out new roots and growth in the short time they have been in there.

Being a small tank there are little niches you find that have changed or grown from just a few days prior. It is its own little world.

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Here is my plant list:

Masdevallia erinacea
Dendrobium torresae
Pleurothallis grobyi
Barbosella dussenii
Platystele stenostachya
Trichosalpinx chamaelepanthes
Dendrobium lichenastrum
Dendrobium cucumerinum
Scaphosepalum rapax
Pleurothallis crinita
Pleurothallis rubella
Zygostates alleniana
Bulbophyllum moniliforme
Pleurothallis macroblepharis
Trias intermedia
Pleurothallis pruinosa
Dinema polybulbon
Isabelia pulchella

Begonia vankerckhovenii
Spanish moss
Other mosses

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[gngrhill]

That is very attractive. I wish I had some of your artistry.

[Pattywack]

Thank you gngrhill, it has been a fun project. Now I'm enjoying watching things grow and bloom.

[czpana]

Pattywack looks great can't wait to see it fill in!


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[Leafmite]

That looks really great!

[theanalyst]

Very cool!