tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720519836077469570.post3734378454851780880..comments2024-02-14T09:43:31.986-05:00Comments on Maria's Orchids: Terrarium ventilationMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03870868027291394755noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720519836077469570.post-45798531341253601222013-01-24T11:32:00.157-05:002013-01-24T11:32:00.157-05:00Hi Maria, I just have an open set-up. A table in m...Hi Maria, I just have an open set-up. A table in my living room covered with humidity trays in front of a south-facing window. I supplement with a humidifier and a good morning misting - and try to keep the watering in the bathroom. <br /><br />Have had luck with adding Physan to the water though. Think I may have read about it on an orchid board somewhere? Add a little less than a tbsp to each gallon of water. The trays have been out for about 3 weeks now and no need to clean quite yet. Truly surprised.<br /><br />Congrats on the new fan too! Have heard those DIY-wired computer fans are the best.Colleen Rochettehttp://www.colleenrochette.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720519836077469570.post-4399108506075147402013-01-24T09:39:24.556-05:002013-01-24T09:39:24.556-05:00Wow, you are such a handy-lady. I ended up buying ...Wow, you are such a handy-lady. I ended up buying external fan with usb connector in place and will be installing it this weekend. So, top corner is the place then. I wish they would sell Physan in Canada.orchideyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07244040530556082402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720519836077469570.post-54751280863853010032013-01-24T01:00:01.809-05:002013-01-24T01:00:01.809-05:00Hi Colleen--thanks for stopping by ;-) For future ...Hi Colleen--thanks for stopping by ;-) For future reference, adding Physan sounds like a great idea. Do you keep some standing water in the bottom of your tank normally? Or is mostly just drip water from watering?Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03870868027291394755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1720519836077469570.post-30080902710238896272013-01-24T00:40:43.461-05:002013-01-24T00:40:43.461-05:00Hi Maria,
I have been meaning to write to you for...Hi Maria,<br /><br />I have been meaning to write to you for a bit, as an orchid grower from NYC as well! I have been peeking at your blog for a few weeks now. I actually just finagled my 6" clip-on fan onto my set-up tonight, so strange! It just arrived in the post this afternoon. As a tip, with any sort of humidity trays or standing water that is meant to evaporate, I add a bit of Physan 20 to the standing water to prevent such growth between cleanings. Keep the water fresh and clear for a while longer. Stay warm!!<br /><br />All the Best,<br />ColleenColleen Rochettehttp://www.colleenrochette.comnoreply@blogger.com