Suggestion....terrarium forum

I have some bamboo grass (looks like bamboo) but very tiny :)
and some other things posted in plant trading..and will be posting more in the next few days.
Probably around monday.

Sent you a Dmail Lorry. :o)
Patti

I got it Patti and answered ya :)
I will also probably have more terrarium plants to trade beginning of next week. I have two smaller ones to finish up then whatever is left is going to find new homes.

I would like to see a terrarium forum.

I'd also like to see a Plant Pathology / Diagnosis forum.

yup, terr forum would be good. Here's a li'l one I have in the office.

Oh Kenton..that is SOOOOOO cool! I really need to get some of those adorable minis.

Keyring, what are the plants in your terrarium? Are some of them orchids? The foliage is beautiful.

I could be wrong but I believe the little guys are mini sinningia

Hey Lorry look what I bought today at a resale shop . I had to have it. :o)
Patti

This message was edited Apr 3, 2006 1:52 PM

Oh wow..Rose that is GORGEOUS :) Lucky find!

Key your plants are gorgeous.
Patti

Thanks. I just love resale shops.
Patti

yup, some are orchids.
If you click on the first photo in this set and move your mouse over the photo, you'll see IDs.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ki/sets/72057594048147552/

Those leaves are INCREDIBLE :) You have such a green thumb :)

Keyring, thanks for posting that link to your pictures. It was so much fun to look at. It has been more than 30 years since I have had a terrarium but you are making me want one.....badly. LOL

Where did you get your Macodes petola and Anoectochilus formosanus? I have grown Haemaria discolor for years and just love the gorgeous leaves.

I have been buying at orchid shows, but the best price I have seen for them is http://www.oakhillgardens.com. I buy regularly from them, though I don't think I've bought any jewel orchids. They specialize in seedlings of species so they can be a bit on the small side, but their prices cannot be beat. (and these grow pretty fast) They do have a special right now (enable enable...) which includes the macodes and another anoectochilus (dark leaves kinda like some ludisia discolor, but shorter habit from what I've seen).

Other potential sources are http://www.carter-and-holmes.com and http://www.hoosierorchid.com and I'm sure there are more. You can always call to see if they have something not listed.

You are an excellent enabler. That special at Oakhill Gardens is very tempting. Now I have to go see what I can use for a terrarium. LOL

I just try to make sure it goes around, lol....

I was just wondering if we are going to get a terrarium forum or if I should ask questions here or on another forum. I have lots of questions but I'm not sure where to ask them. Or does anyone know where I can get instructions on how to make one?

Jesse

www.violetbarn.com has some great how tos :)
here is the direct link
http://www.violetbarn.com/terrariums.htm

Key, thanks for the links you little enabeler you! I love those macodes! nice nice nice!

I found two big glass containers with lids at thrift shops for the amazing price of less than $4 each. They aren't really jars, but I suppose that they were originally for candy, cookies, etc. They are both very nicely shaped. I'll post pictures one of these days. I only added this to say don't forget about thrift shops and yard sales.

Good idea. I will have to check around.

Lorry,

Thanks so much for the link. I am reading it now. It is really good information.

Jesse

You are most welcome Jesse :)

This message was edited Apr 4, 2006 6:19 PM

A terrarium forum sounds like a great idea. I'm very interested in seeing what others do to build (or buy) large terrariums and how to maintain them at optium levels.

Here is a neat site:

http://www.amphibiancare.com/frogs/articles/tropicalterrarium.html

Here you go! http://davesgarden.com/forums/f/terrariums/all/