Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Orchidarium Update
It is amazing how one's collection grows to fill the available space. My new orchidarium is pretty full, so full in fact, that I had to make some additional room for new plants. I did that by hanging some wire mesh long the top of the sides of the case as can be seen in the first photo. I had made this possible when I built the case, by making sure that the wood border at the top of the case extended down a short way into the growing area. Since this is right below the lights, I've hung some plants there that need very high light,mostly New Guinea Dendrobiums.
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This is exciting to see. I wondered what kind of set up you had. Is this space inside you house so you can have the flowers witin your home or is it in a free standing building?
ReplyDeleteHi Marti,
ReplyDeleteThis is in a basement room in the house - a spare bedroom. I've had one before that was also in the house - in our own bedroom in that instance. Did you see the previous blog post describing its construction?
oh my~!!~
ReplyDeletemy orchids don't have as good a home as this~!
fantastic set-up . . . i'm now wondering where i might have the space to set something like this up.
do you ever have your orchids out in a normal home environment or are they always in this case?
:-)
libbyQ
Hi Libby,
ReplyDeleteWhen the more spectacular plants are in bloom I take them out and enjoy them. I usually have a plant in my office or on my desk. Have one on the bookshelf behind me right now.