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Increase humidity
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 8:16 pm
by tannerm
Okay, so I have these display cases that I've repurposed as pots/humidity domes for individual plants. HOWEVER, some of them (my Heliamphora chimantensis in particular) are getting too big/will be too big soon.
During the day, I keep them on this cool shelf thing with a powerful LED above it
I want to remove the tops, where should I look for a see through material (thick plastic?) that I can drape over it to increase humidity and remove the tops? Thanks so much!
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Re: Increase humidity
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 1:11 am
by Beaver746
You could get a humidity dome and use it for your Heliamphora.
Here is a link to one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EVVS51O/re ... HxbAYM31XZ
I don't know if that's what your looking for, but it would probably work... Haha
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Re: Increase humidity
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 1:36 am
by tannerm
Beaver746 wrote:You could get a humidity dome and use it for your Heliamphora.
Here is a link to one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EVVS51O/re ... HxbAYM31XZ
I don't know if that's what your looking for, but it would probably work... Haha
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Yeah, that won't be big enough (height wise). Basically some material that will cover the whole shelf
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Re: Increase humidity
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:25 am
by kjnorris918
You can basic clear sheets or rolls of plastic at most home improvement stores (lowes, home depot, Menards) or possibly farming/agriculture stores (rural kimg, tractor supply, etc.)
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Re: Increase humidity
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:31 am
by tannerm
kjnorris918 wrote:You can basic clear sheets or rolls of plastic at most home improvement stores (lowes, home depot, Menards) or possibly farming/agriculture stores (rural kimg, tractor supply, etc.)
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Yeah, I'm not very handy. Just thought of Home Depot too. May have to raise it up off the top shelf though. Will have to rig something up.
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Re: Increase humidity
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:53 am
by jwalker
Get a fish tank and get a peace of glass cut to fit the top
Re: Increase humidity
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:58 am
by Benurmanii
Best option is to get a 20 gallon tank and put plexiglass over it. Leave the lid ajar so there is some airflow. Also repot into something that has drainage.
Re: Increase humidity
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 3:04 am
by tannerm
Benurmanii wrote:Best option is to get a 20 gallon tank and put plexiglass over it. Leave the lid ajar so there is some airflow. Also repot into something that has drainage.
They all have drainage. I drilled holes in the containers
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Re: Increase humidity
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:21 am
by Benurmanii
tannerm wrote:Benurmanii wrote:Best option is to get a 20 gallon tank and put plexiglass over it. Leave the lid ajar so there is some airflow. Also repot into something that has drainage.
They all have drainage. I drilled holes in the containers
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Perfect. If you get a terrarium, you can just put the open containers in there.
Re: Increase humidity
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:24 am
by tannerm
Benurmanii wrote:tannerm wrote:Benurmanii wrote:Best option is to get a 20 gallon tank and put plexiglass over it. Leave the lid ajar so there is some airflow. Also repot into something that has drainage.
They all have drainage. I drilled holes in the containers
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Perfect. If you get a terrarium, you can just put the open containers in there.
Yeah, maybe. But the plastic would work too and I could fit more stuff
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Re: Increase humidity
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 11:34 pm
by Bhart90
tannerm wrote:Okay, so I have these display cases that I've repurposed as pots/humidity domes for individual plants. HOWEVER, some of them (my Heliamphora chimantensis in particular) are getting too big/will be too big soon.
During the day, I keep them on this cool shelf thing with a powerful LED above it
I want to remove the tops, where should I look for a see through material (thick plastic?) that I can drape over it to increase humidity and remove the tops? Thanks so much!
Haha, I laughed at your cool shelf thing" AND your light looks like a photography lighting haha say cheez!
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Re: Increase humidity
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2016 1:19 am
by tannerm
Bhart90 wrote:tannerm wrote:Okay, so I have these display cases that I've repurposed as pots/humidity domes for individual plants. HOWEVER, some of them (my Heliamphora chimantensis in particular) are getting too big/will be too big soon.
During the day, I keep them on this cool shelf thing with a powerful LED above it
I want to remove the tops, where should I look for a see through material (thick plastic?) that I can drape over it to increase humidity and remove the tops? Thanks so much!
Haha, I laughed at your cool shelf thing" AND your light looks like a photography lighting haha say cheez!
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Why did you laugh? Don't be rude. And it is.
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Re: Increase humidity
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 5:40 am
by maceinspace
I think those plastic boxes are a great idea. So clean looking! But I get it, they're a little small... I would second the aquarium and glass lid. That's what I have and it works great. Just wait until Petco has their $1/gallon sale and pick up a tank!
