Neo in Glass

[camille1585]

I agree, it's a neat idea. if it can work for Vandas, it should work for Neos. How long have you had your Neostylis in the vase? Seems to be happy like that.

[Pilot]

Originally Posted by camille1585

I agree, it's a neat idea. if it can work for Vandas, it should work for Neos. How long have you had your Neostylis in the vase? Seems to be happy like that.

Camille I've had the neo for a few months but only put it in this vase last night. I had no idea it had a few longer roots-- they're strong and turgid and will hopefully enjoy the new surroundings.

As for the neostylis and I've had that for a few months as well- its been in the vase since I got it and so far so good.

I also have a Vanda but it isn't working out as well at the neostylis. I'm changing my methods a bit for it-- hopefully it'll get going again. Humidity is a constant battle here. I should train my dog to breathe on the roots. LOL

[camille1585]

For the Vanda, what about putting a bit of leca at the bottom of the vase with a little water? As long as the roots aren't sitting in it the humidity would be a bit higher.

[Pilot]

Originally Posted by camille1585

For the Vanda, what about putting a bit of leca at the bottom of the vase with a little water? As long as the roots aren't sitting in it the humidity would be a bit higher.

Hi Camille-- I tried this before without much success but its an easy thing to do so I'll give it another try. I put the Vanda in a smaller vase so its easier to fill with water, too. That way I can saturate the roots when they need it and then empty it out. There are enough smaller roots to keep the leca from falling out of the vase if thats the route i go.

So far, so good with the neo-- seems to be adjusting fine re humidity.

[camille1585]

Didn't think about the Leca falling out when you dump out the water! I'd be interested to know how the Neo does over the long term, I'd love to try it since sphag mounds and I didn't really get along.

[Pilot]

Originally Posted by camille1585

Didn't think about the Leca falling out when you dump out the water! I'd be interested to know how the Neo does over the long term, I'd love to try it since sphag mounds and I didn't really get along.

You and me both!!!! Sphag helps in my dry climate but it still has the same issues it always had with my use-- dries out super fast on the outside and stays too wet in the center-- there's never a uniformity to it for me-- except in the case of the phals I mounted in mesh bags-- those dry out more or less uniformly.