Humidity 101

B. taliensis has really grown. I put wooden skewers in place to hold a cake cover in place.

I think this is U309. Again the cover has been removed for the picture.

I put Paulensis and U404 into this tank this week. U404 is a sprig here but I left the major pieces in the original pot. I hope in a couple of weeks to see dramatic growth on both of these.

Rajah got a new home finally. I've had it for months in the same bubble but only potted in a 9 oz cup.

Some cuttings and some more plants from Logee's sit under domes.

These cuttings were all grown by leaves that were rooted in water. Now I need to find them a bigger home. Here is one side.

The other side.

More cuttings and starts.

Art Hodes was done a couple of days ago. Hope they make it, if not I will try again but use the water method.

Do buckets count as humidity chambers?

More cuttings in a semi-humidity tent (the ends are open)

Here is an ugly tent using plastic.

Here is a better looking tent using vinyl.

Purple Snow might just make it since I put it under covers.

Sierra Silver Rose has picked up since using a cup over it. Chivalry is to the left.

The hatacoa SIlver I posted earlier is now in a medium cookie jar and the second shoot has benefitted greatly.

My worst rack is in a small room with a draft from the double doors. SInce I've put covers on most of the plants, most have responded positively.

Here are some big begonias that are growing nicely without aid of extra humidity. This is carolineifolia.

Chumash has red hairy petioles and somewhat interesting leaves.

Big Mac has some large leaves. I'm still not sure about this one other than size.

Joe Hayden is putting on incredible new growth. It has a long way to go to get those big leaves again but it is on its way.

Some more tanks, jars, etc.

PHOE's Cleo is on its last blooms for the year. I'm patiently waiting for new leaves.

Those are really cool domes. Where did you get them? Can't believe all the plants you have :~)

Lana

Always lovely to see all your babies! Thanks for sharing all the photos. Wish mine were looking as good out in the greenhouse but they've suffered over winter and it's time to do clean up!

Lana,

The domes can be purchased online. Several places sell them and some have different styles. Here is where I have bought mine.

As for all the plants, I'm just trying to keep up with Laurie (no way I'll even catch up to her).

http://www.4hydroponics.com/clone/propdome.asp

Laurie,

Thanks for the comments. It's getting closer all the time for the big move outdoors again. I think with spring approaching has spurred some of the growth but I honestly believe the humidity covers has helped tremendously. I just don't know why I wait until most are in serious decline to take these simple precautions. Maybe next fall I will be better equipped (nah, that would be too easy, right?).

Here is 'San Miguel' in the front (I covered the new shoot with a plastic cup) and am trying to air layer the parent in the same pot as 'Suncana' (well it looks close enough for Suncana or Sunbar). 'Selby's Trash' is peeking in on the left.

Thanks for the link!

Lana

More proof. This pot has four identical rhizomes of some unknown rex (Antoon's variety?). The two under cover for the last 2 to 3 weeks have some pretty good leaves growing now and the two rhizos without (in front of the covered ones) are just showing.

Anyone have scapigera? I got this as a cutting with some fairly large leaves - those are long gone. I did get it rooted and new leaves are coming out but this looks more like the red edged nelumbiifolia.

U508 and crassicaulis in the same small cup.

chloroneura

Texas Red Star.

Black Falcon has filled its 10 inch pot.

Green Rhizomas has sprawled into its neighbors' space. Guy Savard is on the top right and is finally blooming.

Sir John Falstaff with new dark leaves.

Chantilly Lace.

Cowardly Lion grew quick from a leaf.

Can't remember if this was NY Swirl or Lalomie. I think it is NY Swirl.

Cachuma is very large, has red hairy petioles, and the leaves have an alternating pattern of green. Give this one plenty of room to grow.

Hee Haw has some interesting patterns.