My Siberian Tropics

[Akhenaten]

I grow up already 3 leafless orchids (chiloschista parishii, chiloschista viridiflava, chiloschista segawaii), I plan to get in the summer one more (chiloschista unisodes). I like leafless orchids. Polyrhizza lindenii is my dream, I yet did not see it in orders.
There are no legal animals does not live in my orchiterrarium. Once I have decided to grow up in a terrarium of flies, for a food of carnivorous plants, but flies have decided to live in apartment instead of in a terrarium, in January, it was very unpleasant. Also there live some kinds of snails, probably their eggs have arrived in orchids. They very well clean roots from seaweed. And my predatory plants like to eat them.

[moogiemama]

Your observation about the flies was funny - although annoying for you! That's the problem with wildlife, they have a way of doing exactly what they want. The fungus gnats have been a source of food for the carnivorous plants when I've had them.

The Ghost orchid is available from a few growers here and I've had good luck with Oak Hill Gardens here in the U.S. I don't know if they ship to your area, but it might be worth looking at their web site any way.

If I had a set-up like yours, I'd spend my whole day just looking at it and fussing with it! I enjoy seeing your posts and photos. - Lynn

[Akhenaten]

Thank you

[Rothie]

Akhenaten-
I'm really enjoying this thread.You have a wonderful set-up.Your plants are beautiful,and I really like the story of the flies,and putting your carnivorous plants in the refrigerator..You are very dedicated to your hobby.

[tuvoc]

Good going! Too bad the fly thing didn't work. What a great idea to feed your carnivorous friends. Maybe you'll come up with another way. Keep us posted.

Kim

[Akhenaten]

Thank's

[Ranchnanny]

Akhenaten, I have been looking at all of the post of your Siberian Tropics and I must say WOW! I am green with envy of all your blooming orchids. When you purchased these orchids were they established plants or seedling? Many of my mini Catts are seedlings or near blooming size and it will be some time before they bloom . I know I must have patience but it is hard watching and staring as though a flower may pop out at any moment. I think I am wearing a hole in the plexiglass . I find myself standing in front of the orchidarium many times during the day waiting just waiting.... congratulations on your achievment and I will continue to check your Siberian Tropics for more inspiration.

TTFN - Sheridan

[Akhenaten]

Thanks
I try to buy adult plants. I do not love to for long wait flowering. But I have already the second year blooming phalaenopsis seedling. And I have several adult orchids which yet did not bloom. I'll wait one year and throw out them from the terrarium.

[5491jacobg]

Beautiful! Your plants look so nice - I wish I would have something like that at home but I bet it was and still is a lot of work!

[Lene Th.]

This was just stunning!
I tried to grow some carnivorous plants some time ago,Venus flytrap, some pitcher plants and cobra lily(among others), as as well That didnt work out, as i get them as seeds, and they never "came alive". Ill try again some day, but i have to find better growing condicions for them first. As i live in Norway, the tempratures isnt right outside a terrarium, and the only terrarium i have now, is home for my slider.
But some day...*dreaming*
Does you get the carnivorous plants as adults too, or as seeds/seedlings?

Anyhow, your setup is really gorgeos! Nice job!