Increase humidity

Increase humidity #268094

By tannerm -  Tue Jul 12, 2016 8:16 pm
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- Tue Jul 12, 2016 8:16 pm #268094

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#268127

By Beaver746 -  Wed Jul 13, 2016 1:11 am
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- Wed Jul 13, 2016 1:11 am #268127

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#268130

By tannerm -  Wed Jul 13, 2016 1:36 am
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- Wed Jul 13, 2016 1:36 am #268130

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 #268135

By kjnorris918 -  Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:25 am
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- Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:25 am #268135

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#268137

By tannerm -  Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:31 am
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- Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:31 am #268137

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#268140

By jwalker -  Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:53 am
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- Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:53 am #268140

Get a fish tank and get a peace of glass cut to fit the top

Re: Increase humidity#268141

By Benurmanii -  Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:58 am
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- Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:58 am #268141

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.

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Re: Increase humidity#268142

By tannerm -  Wed Jul 13, 2016 3:04 am
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- Wed Jul 13, 2016 3:04 am #268142

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#268152

By Benurmanii -  Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:21 am
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- Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:21 am #268152

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.

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Re: Increase humidity#268153

By tannerm -  Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:24 am
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- Wed Jul 13, 2016 5:24 am #268153

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#268252

By Bhart90 -  Wed Jul 13, 2016 11:34 pm
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- Wed Jul 13, 2016 11:34 pm #268252

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#268254

By tannerm -  Thu Jul 14, 2016 1:19 am
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- Thu Jul 14, 2016 1:19 am #268254

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#268951

By maceinspace -  Wed Jul 20, 2016 5:40 am
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- Wed Jul 20, 2016 5:40 am #268951

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!

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