fog

I'm planning a terrarium/vivarium or however you want to call such a thing. It will be a closed case about 55x23x35 inches (a bit under 200 gallons). It's intended for highland nepenthes (and some highland miniature orchids). It will be placed outside protected from the sun. Temperature range...

I tried to take some pics today as the humidity in the greenhouse is a bit lower so the camera doesn't instantly fog up the moment I turn it on. I tried taking some pics of a new aristolochioides upper, but as it was up near the roof of the greenhouse there was too much light and it was awfully...

THE DAFFODIL PRINCIPLE, for all those who grow CPs and sometimes get frustrated. I applaud you as the day may come when the only place any of us can will be able to find many of these species will be in private collections or picture books. THE DAFFODIL PRINCIPLE Several times my daughter...

Hi, I was considering a small setup for highland nepenthes, and after getting quite a bit of information from this forum, was wondering if anyone could offer me some advice. I'm trying to provide a 5-10°F night temperature drop, targetting 60-65°F; perhaps some daytime cooling as well...

Okay, I need a VERY high output humidifier for my green house... Everytime my swamp cooler turns on, it pushes the humidity right down to about 30. I found a "portable fogger" also known as "Hydrofogger" it has a 2 GPH output of fog. And connects to a water supply so I don't need to fill it...

I thought some people here might find this interesting reading. This was on yesterday's ICPS list serve, and I know everyone doesn't belong to the PFT forums and there. There were several posts to this question, besides the one below. One was as simple as a dorm room fridge(with door removed)...

so, i converted my 20gallon long set-up to a 33gallon breeder which is the same length as a 55gallon but lacks height which is good since i grow primarily small plants in my personal set-up and well, something new was added. these compact flo. lights that pump out 65watts each pushing...

I'm just curious, has anyone used those ultrasonic mist makers around their CP? I figured they would be able to keep the humidity pretty high, especially in a terrarium or setting it next to the plants. If you have, have they helped any? If you are not sure what I'm talking about, I've included...

I'm pretty new to aquariums, and now that I've suceeded with the nitrogen cycle I have a few questions. 1. Can I put crabs/shrimp in an aquarium that is full of water or does it have to be shallow? 2. Can I put Bettas in an aquarium along with other fish? 3. Do freshwater puffers puff up like...

Hey Everyone - We had another NECPS first on Saturday; more plants for auction than for display. Two Tables crammed FULL of Silent Auction Loot!: 6 - Drosera intermedias 6 - Drosera anglicas 7 - Drosera binatas a stunning 2 foot tall S. leucophylla (donated by Dr Matt Opel) a stunning 2 foot...

Hi. i recently managed to maintain my 50 gallon cp grow tank at 76F at day and at night. i also got my tank to a stable 70% humidity at night and 70%-60% humidity in the morning. the problem is that i want to keep more of the demanding neps, which may require a temperature drop and higher...

Hi there, i want to built up a highland nepenthes terrarium since I've started cultivating CP's. Now I have the ultimate place (or not?) for this. A vine cellar. There's a constant temperature of 12-15°C in Summer even if outside temperature is 30°C!! In winter the Temperature is about 10-13°C...

[PS- I made this into a story like thing to make it more interresting (and because im bored) ] "Finally! We reached!" I bounced out of Our four wheel drive. The cold made me shiver in excitement Ive always like the cold as i come from HOT singapore, i kept on saying "Free Air-con!" You could...

Hello all, Here is a plan that I have created using some research of cooling properties and some of my own planning: 1) The idea: Create a "wind" of super-humidified air that blows across the plants, and is then removed through an exaust fan on the other side of the growchamber to cool even...

I've been growing CP for a few years now, but I've had to keep my numbers limited- until now.  So, I'm turning to you guys now to give me some suggestions for what to grow next, CP you've had good experience with growing, or ones you just think are cool.  I live in California, 2 minutes from the...

SYNOPSIS: I am gearing up to design an "environmental" system for my chamber (Heating, Humidification, Ventilation and Air Conditioning... so I guess it's "HHVAC"). -I'd love to hear some of your suggestions, and descriptions of your setups. I would rather not charge blindly into this while I...

I just ordered a few VFTs and have a lot of questions about them.  I will greatly appreciate it if anyone can answer them.   If I take good care of my VFT plants and follow the recommended tips on this site, how long can I expect them to last? Also, I have read from many web sites that I will...

Anyway, I've enjoyed keeping the little lowly Gublers Nep that I own right now, and I've been thinking about maybe getting a real species nep(though a good hybrid might fit just find if a species isn't possible. Anyhow, Im looking for a plant that is Able to withstand relatively low humidity...

Right now in Central CA, Indian summer is battling winter as it clings on desperately. The fog has started to come down from the mountains. We got some rain yesterday...it seems like a really rainy year this time. Some days we are getting light frost that last for only a couple minutes until the...

I experimented with adapting neps outdoors this summer, and the results were very good. Some of the leaves were burned, but most gained a lot of red pigment in he leaves. The tendrils of my N. x Gentle are a very deep purple. My N. raja increased in size by a few centimeters and is forming new...