4/8/06
I did a little local plant shopping today and came up with a few plants for my viv.
I stopped at Lowes and they had some Jewel Orchids in bloom, so I had to try a couple.
I also picked up Selaginella, don’t know what species, for my background.
I bought the smallest bromeliad I could find and I’m glad I didn’t get one any bigger or it wouldn’t have fit.
I’m not sure what the other dark green plant is, no identification label, but I’m pretty sure it’s not a brom.
I also bought a small hybrid Orchid that is in the back left corner, but needs moved to the front of the viv so it gets better ventilation.
The flevopol covered pots work great for holding plants and they disappear into the substrate. The pots sit directly on the false floor for good drainage. I used orchid plant mix, milled sphagnum and coco bedding mixed together for my substrate. I went heavy on the orchid mix for the bottom layer, then more milled sphagnum and coco bedding for the top layer.
The parabolic light lens is working well to diffuse the light coming into the viv.
The ventilation system seems to be working. The side glass started fogging up pretty quick, but the front glass is clear so far.
