My Greenhouse Misting System, The Bonsai Zone, May 2022

[@BlueJayBonsai]

This is not a video to be mist. Boy am I glad I didn’t mist this one. Even though your last video was just this morning, I mist you Nigel. Ok, that’s enough jokes. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@mattbrennan647]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheBonsaiZone]

You are making my eyes mist Jay!

[@BonsaiMethod]

heheheh

[@diversitylove5460]

@@TheBonsaiZone 😂 you are so funny. I wish we could hang out. But I am just another wonder woman icon on the utube We have the same hairstyle 😊we both like plants It’s a utube comment of friendship

[@smathtegginmath8395]

Good one Jay 😁😁😁

[@steev927]

Pump on low, fan on high, add a second fan that creates a mist vortex that surrounds the entire green house. Aim the misting system upwards, and create a vortex with a second fan that keeps the moisture upwards. Right now, you're just dousing half the greenhouse haphazardly.

[@cherrycotapie]

great idea!

[@dalepowell6815]

Hi Nigel, the misting system seems like a great idea for your trees. Ariel roots, here they come...

[@sophiaangelini4368]

GREEN WITH ENVY. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ZONE.

[@tinjoesstation]

Time for a Radio Shack run. New fan, silver solder, some shrink tubing, and wire to extend the panel outside, you’ll have that fan running tip top!! Love the mister. I just bought an outdoor fan and a mister to hang for my wife and daughter in the yard, lol.

[@lukasmihara]

If the machine had a motor that could swing the fan 90° left/right automatically it'd be perfect, but it's also great as it is. Nice addition to the greenhouse!

[@dmc3489]

You may want to consider building your own misting system as you can customize your layout for substantially less than a retail kit. Bayite offers an affordable diaphragm pump that runs on 12v and is very reliable. I've had one on my balcony here in Houston, Texas for 4 years and it still runs strong. John Guest makes a barbed adapter that allows you to connect vinyl tubing to 1/4" push-to-fit (PTF) reverse osmosis (RO) fittings. I've used Tefen misting nozzles which are male 1/8" NPT which plays well with 1/4" PTF RO plumbing. You want to make sure to use a good prefilter in your water feed as the nozzles will clog easily. Make sure you get nozzles with the short poly filters and use teflon tape when screwing the nozzles into the fittings. Once you. get the hang of it, the possibilities are endless.

I am a lesser channel in Brazilian bonsai, I would like to thank you for all your incredible content.

[@otterwench]

the stand from Matt is beautiful! high humidity makes me worry for your succulents but they are survivors. you may want to add a hydrogen peroxide 3% spray for them once a week to keep stem rot or other fungal issues in control for the xeriplants ( is that a word?) that bucket fan might be a great addition to my back yard!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Good advice Diana, thanks!!

[@natrjack965]

What a great idea Nigel ..

[@Mikicomi23]

For misting my plants in the garden I use a electronic tap timer connected to some mist nozzles. It's very useful because in summer it automatically mist the plants 3 or 5 time a day for just 1-or 2minutes. In your situation I would like to use an high pressure water pump connected to a programmable timer switch.

[@donnaikin7397]

Great video. I could really use one of those. Certainly make a difference with any plant that likes a little more humidity and moisture, without making things wet. Thank you for sharing! Hope I can buy a similar mister here in Australia.

[@mattaustralian6584]

The stand looks great. The mist systems seems to work alright ,I like how you don't mind giving things a go. Good one Nigel.

[@barbkrienke8400]

I absolutely LOVE that plant stand that Matt made! I hope that it’s a good match for the serissa. I hope you take a nice picture to show us before you take it to the show.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I will Barb, I'm picking it up tomorrow!

[@alicer3423]

Nigel I think you will have to watch letting the trees stay damp overnight because they will build up fungus. I make sure the mister stops early enough that my plants dry off before night time.

[@RyanFish825]

I was waiting to see this one! I am currently investigating misting system ideas as well. Hope this gets you those aerial roots!! Thanks Nigel!

[@brandonhoughton]

Hey if you do decide to get a different misting system I've been happy with Mistcooling 200 psi system. The pump is self priming so you can just run the input from your rainwater and then you have very high quality mist wherever the tubing reaches! You can order different size nozzles as well if you want more or less mist on certain areas

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Brandon, that's good to know!!

[@cornbreadburglar]

Buy yourself a motorized rotating display stand and then set your misting system on that you'll be set. 360 degrees of misting perfection.

[@jamesn7156]

Try aiming the fan towards the ceiling. Maybe at night when it cools the condensation would drop when the ceiling cools.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I'll try that!! Maybe it will rain down on everything!

[@maggie_oshea]

I’d be inclined to agree 🙂 That would take care of misting late in the evening. 🙂

[@jamesn7156]

@@TheBonsaiZone Ok, well maybe not rain, but that would be very cool! I’d be interested to see if it’s foggy in there in the early morning. You could probably set a sprinkler system up in there for rain, but you’d probably need to collect a lot of rain water for that.

[@Alepoudiitsa]

as long as you have rain water you will be fine! i can't wait how the will do with the misting.

[@katifalcon]

Wobble fan! 🤣🤣 Love the nickname🌳

[@dk2614]

Hi Nigel, with the water from the rain barrel you might discover the micronutrients in the water will turn to Algae on the inside of the glass. But I'm sure you will cross that bridge when you get to it. Excited for you and what you will do with your tropicals!

[@dabblingwithbonsai]

Mr Ryobi Mister doig an excellent contribution for the well being of the ficuses! The stand Michael made is beautiful! If it doesn't work for the serissa, it'll work for something else, I'm sure. 💚

[@tomconnaghan9610]

Ooh ooh ooh put an extra turntable between the stool and the bucket for precision misting.

[@punyarthshukla9812]

Nice to see the misting setup for the greenhouse and at a time when we are getting 48°C here In India and most of the country is going through heat waves... The foliage of the plants is getting scorched. Have to water the plants 3 times a day....Too Damn Hot⚠️

[@rman8028]

This gave me flashbacks of visiting the public bonsai garden and going through the gift shop. There were trilingual signs everywhere in the gift shop, and they labeled the mister as monsignor and senor! Yeah, thanks Google translate! ☺ Sorry I mist the premier!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks R man, lol, we mist you too!

[@accord727]

I am sure someone here can help you design a raspberry pi or Arduino board to turn it on during the day if the humidity in the room goes below a certain level , low level bucket and solar charge it. Looks like a great option!

[@MaybeBonsai]

Looks like a good all in one unit. I was thinking if you can attach some kind of a rotator to the bucket, then it can cover more area!

[@alicer3423]

Wow that thing is neat. A little loud but I think is was more quiet after you put it on the bucket. To bad that it doesn't osculate.

[@chrisrose323]

Ryobi, a man of culture I see.

[@marysoldeeley2218]

Not sure how I mist this video.... ;) Neat system! I'm almost set up with my greenhouse. temporary set up, but still a start!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Nice Marysol, I can't wait to see it in a video!!

[@marysoldeeley2218]

@@TheBonsaiZone It's up on my Frost Bite Bonsai channel. I'll have to do a second video Hahaha!

[@Bajass00]

Love the setup ! Be careful using the rain water runoff, if it has little particles of debris or dirt it could clog up the pump lines. Just a fyi. Always look forward to watching your videos 👍

[@dianejudd2897]

Hi Nigel love your videos, can you tell me what size is your glass greenhouse? Tku dj

[@YOtaBZH]

you'll see if it's not too wet with the mister pointing too directly at the trees....Might be an issue, but if it last only for 3 hours it might not haha ! I would have direct the flow blowing "torward the sky" (roof of the greenhouse) :)

[@thenaturecreater8906]

Is it not possible to get power cord time machine. Battery powered only?

[@rebeccahunter725]

Caught the verrrry end! But first here?!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Nice Rebecca, a foist!!!

[@bradleyc9538]

seems like a decent bit of kit from ryobi. you should sit the bucket on a rotating turntable! Also, Matts display stand looks fantastic!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Bradley, yes it would be nice to have an oscillating fan!

[@JR-rs2ef]

That stand looks amazing does Matt sell these since I would like to buy a couple???

[@tomzifertomzifer6944]

Having it on a timer would be nice

[@baldyeti]

Hahahaha! Cranked up to high, that’s no mister, that a friggen monsooner!! Daggum!! Now what are you going to do to replace your 3 times a day forearm workout of squeezing the quacking spray bottle? I love how giddy you were gettin over your new toy! I appreciate you, good sir!

[@craft-o-matic2377]

Super cool Nigel! Doesn't the mister have a warranty?

[@markfcoble]

Interesting!

[@agatajabonska8560]

Hi Nigel, would you suggest setting up a greenhouse in a spot with direct sunlight all day long, or under some trees where there is partial shade?

[@SequoiaElisabeth]

A fun project, though certainly not a long term solution.

[@257ersSupport]

Hey Nigel, nice to see the Misting System working out well, can you adjust it with a timer? Otherwise it'll be a lot of turning on and off? Also I see you have your miracle gro in the greenhouse. Be careful with the mist settling in there and clumping it all up. You may wanna take it somewhere dry! =)

[@PolinaS-gq1te]

If you point that device straight up- it would make the entire greenhouse moist. The drops would reach the top, and then drop down, as they should.

[@Druexotics]

It would be nice if there was a humidity sensor on it

[@davidclark5723]

I’m having to transfer water between barrels at the minute. Desperate for a good rain

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, we haven't had rain in a long time too. I have enough rain water for a few more days and our next possibility of rain is 6 days away!

[@davidclark5723]

@@TheBonsaiZone I know we have a 60% chance on Saturday. Which probably means a drizzle which wont really help much. It’s getting stressful I never thought I’d lament a good downpour

[@michaelgarzon8887]

Happy World Bonsai Day!

[@brianmooney5552]

I hate to be a doom sayer, but the first thing I thought about when you where misting yourself with rain water was the risk of legionnaires disease. Perhaps pretreat the water with a little bleach if there is the possibility of inhaling any bacteria in the water.

[@YOtaBZH]

this misting device shouldn't work on battery .... Looks great though ! :)

[@mattbrennan647]

I MIST being FOIST on this one. Thanks, keep misting.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Lol, thanks Matt!

[@goo757]

xD lol in my greenhouse i use a humidifier trust me mate it makes a big difference

[@sonichedgehog8723]

I thought you were horsing around how you say battery. Lol

[@nrponugoti]

HI

[@t3dwards13]

I bet he buys a second one!

[@MartynKoi]

The sun through the glass and then the water droplets is going to be magnified a lot and cause burning of the leaves. I would say this is a risky move.

[@blueridgebonsai9155]

That is one of the myths that Michael Hagedorn shot down in his book “Bonsai Heresy”.

[@MartynKoi]

@@blueridgebonsai9155 My plants in the garden have suffered from sun burn where they where watered in the morning and still had water droplets on the leaves when the sun hit them, so it's not a myth, it is real.

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌👌🍎🙂

[@monkeygraborange]

Too bad they didn’t design this mister with an oscillating feature.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

That would have been nice!

[@sumitra1985]

You are misting your ficus trees, that's fine, but keep adenium forest away from misting & humid weather, because it may rot due to over humidity.

[@martindorrance8133]

You have 190,000 fans so one or two more won’t hurt😑

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Lol, good one!!!

[@saulpia5013]

Took you this long to finally admit it

[@Alepoudiitsa]

my crazy father will way i can make you that in way less, and he will it will work for a little and then broke hahaha.

[@cdee2456]

Get some knock off batteries off Amazon don't pay full price for the Ryobi ones

[@blueridgebonsai9155]

Nigel-I cringed when I saw you breathing in that fine mist in your greenhouse. I would be concerned that bacteria and fungi growing in your water cube would be blasted out along with that fine mist and end up in your lungs-not a healthy thing to have happen! The water in your cube is green for a reason. And I doubt the filter on the intake line is fine enough to remove any potentially harmful bacteria and fungi. A lung infection would not be a good thing as a follow up to your covid recovery.

[@GeorgeJosephKarimpanamannil]

How can I send you a pic of a plant, to hear your opinion about whether it can be made as a bonsai…? By email or by WhatsApp. Either way I don’t have your contact information..