Orchid Care OrchidTalk Orchid Forum Links Nursery

Welcome to OrchidTalk Orchid Forums


The Friendliest Orchid Community on the Internet!


  •  » Learn to Repot your Orchids
  •  » Learn Orchid Care Tips and Secrets
  •  » Find the perfect Orchid for your Growing Environment
  •  » Chat with Orchid Growing Professionals

OrchidTalk - "Bringing People Together to Grow Orchids Better!"


Let us help you grow your Orchids better; Join our community today.


YES! I want to register an account for free right now!


Register or Login now to remove this advertisement.

Page 2 of 4 FirstFirst 1234 LastLast
Results 11 to 20 of 35

Thread: My Orchidarium

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #11
    Join Date
    Dec 2004
    Location
    Massachusetts
    Posts
    7,068

    Default

    Those are indeed impressive, Tindo! They make mine look diminutive! Mine has an 18" x 18" footprint, and is 24" tall. But I have my hands more than full with it!

    That being said, the bulk of my collection are larger plants. The orchidarium is really just a chance for me to try life on the moisture-loving mini side! It's fun - I'm doing a lot of moving in and should have stuff pretty settled by Sunday.

    How do you time your lights, fan and fogger? Do you have a heater for the froggie?

    McJulie

  2. #12
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    NYC
    Posts
    896

    Default

    Froggies like it cool, so I keep it cool. I hand spray both tanks everymorning and in the afternoon before lights out. The fans run almost all night, and in the afternoons and early mornings. They stop during the height of the day.
    The lights are also on a timer and set to run 12 hours on and off turning on at around 8 AM and off at 8 PM.

  3. #13
    Join Date
    Aug 2006
    Posts
    160

    Default

    those both look awesome. very well thought out and executed, i like it alot!

  4. #14
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Posts
    4

    Default

    These are incredible! Wish I had the room and cash to build one. I really wish I could turn my garage into a giant orchidarium. Wishful thinking...

  5. #15
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    NYC
    Posts
    896

    Default

    Ahh, Green Thumb. Giant orchidariums is my next project. A nice 4 foot tall by 2 foot deep by 4 or 5 feet long orchidarium.
    Anyway, I guess mine came out to around 300 dollars without the orchids.
    Maybe not even that much money.
    Lets see, the tank was around $30
    The glass for the front opening door was around $30 also
    The silicone I used was around $12
    The foam was no more than $20
    The Drfit wood I spent around $20 also
    The screen was about $20 or was it $10? I was able to get 2 screens out of one kit. Could make more, but I would need to buy more corner pieces whic are about $2
    The hinges and pull bar, and latch were no more than $15
    Gravel, substrate, and coco fiber for background(same as substrate) was no more than $20.
    I used some Hydroton, which came out to about $20 also.
    So thats:
    Around $200 bucks.
    Oh I forgot the $25 for the fan, and the lights I haven't bought yet, but they could be the most expensive part. The lights I am using I got for free. but they aren't the best.
    So I guess it does all come out to around $300,
    but I took my sweet time collecting all materials, and as a result, I didn't hear my wallet scream. The most expensive part by far where the orchids themselves, even though I got some for free!

    P.S. My nick name at work is Little Green Thumb (My Indian Name, hehe) cause Im 6'3" and am good with plants. We all have indian names for each other.

  6. #16
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    barstow california
    Posts
    116

    Default

    Thats not a bad price tag,i thought it would be more.Although when i resarched it i went big.I found a place that makes 250 gallon terriarums,whatever size that comes out to,and went from there!!love the indian nickname,i work in heating and air and am not going to mention the names they so loveingly call me!
    jason

  7. #17
    Real Name
    Cin
    Favorite Orchid(s)
    Catts
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Location
    SW FL
    Posts
    4,740
    Member's Country Flag

    Default

    Oh Tindo, you are so devoted to your orchids. It is a beautiful set up.
    Cin

  8. #18
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    NYC
    Posts
    896

    Default

    Thanks guys!!! I try to make them happy.

  9. #19
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Buhl Idaho
    Posts
    928

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Tindomul1of9 View Post
    Ahh, Green Thumb. Giant orchidariums is my next project. A nice 4 foot tall by 2 foot deep by 4 or 5 feet long orchidarium.
    My wife and I were just talking about doing something like that after seeing your post. I might want to break it up into two or three different ones though for different temps and/or lighting situations. That would also break up some of the expenses as I do one at a time.

  10. #20
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Posts
    10

    Default

    That's really nice one! Is your giant vivarium ready yet

Similar Threads

  1. My orchidarium 'How To'
    By MikeWA in forum Semi Hydro / Lights / Greenhouses / Accessories
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: January 18th, 2012, 08:17 PM
  2. Mini orchidarium
    By clevetromba in forum OrchidTalk Members Grow Area - Photos
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: February 4th, 2009, 01:47 PM
  3. My Orchidarium Pics
    By Becca in forum OrchidTalk Members Grow Area - Photos
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: October 17th, 2008, 11:17 PM
  4. The Orchidarium
    By Tindomul1of9 in forum Semi Hydro / Lights / Greenhouses / Accessories
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: September 22nd, 2006, 12:28 AM
  5. S/H in an orchidarium
    By SaMRoza in forum Semi Hydro / Lights / Greenhouses / Accessories
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: October 18th, 2005, 09:54 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
OrchidTalk --An Orchid Growers Discussion Forum brought to you by River Valley Orchidworks. A World Community where orchid beginners and experts talk about orchids and share tips on their care, cultivation, and propagation.