My Orchidarium Setup; A Complete Overview of My Miniature Orchid Tank and it's Components

[@jjdawg9918]

A couple times a year I search for "orchidarium" hoping to find something just like this. Very happy to have found this gem of a channel. Keep up the great work!

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Thank you so much for your kind words! This comment made my day! I'm so happy you enjoy and hope you continue to. Thank you so much for watching! Stay safe and happy growing!

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

@Peter Kaiden I’ll check it out! Thanks!

[@jacobwinkel1636]

Dude thank you for the inspiration! I built a terrarium out of bad glass cabinet doors from work, with zero plan on what was going on it! I found out today my boss was the most unsuspecting orchid owner ever!

[@WanderingBobAK]

@13:00 you say you "lov this little guy, but say what it is. Cernua? Very cool setup! Would love to that one day!

[@VyvienneEaux]

This is pretty much my dream setup! I love automated systems 😍

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Thank you so much for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed! It was a lot easier to get up and running than I had imagined. The best thing I've ever done for both my peace of mind and for the health of the plants is pushing to be as automated as possible. The less you have to tinker and play with settings, the more time you will have to enjoy your plants and be able to address the more pressing issues that come up when growing. I took about a year and slowly bought things bit by bit until I could get it up and running. I am planning on doing another larger build sometime this next year and when I do, I plan on filming the entire process start to finish. Hoping I can make it educational enough to be able to really help and inspire others! Stay safe and happy growing! :)

[@aida087]

WOW, BEAUTIFUL setup and Orchids, thank you for sharing!!❤🙏🙏

[@majkenhorton5148]

This is really amazing! I've been looking for info on miniature orchids so thank you for this video!

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

I am so happy you enjoyed! Thanks for your kind words, I hope you continue to watch my videos. Miniatures are my true passion and since I am a bit limited on space, the easiest thing to collect. MUCH easier to grow than most people make them out to be. Take care and be safe, thanks again for watching! 😊

[@clairewhitaker3960]

so behind the top 2 fans are there just small air holes or a bigger hole to circulate air in? Made similar case admired your so much I’m making a few changes. Also will be writing again for some pointers on how to work all the parts I bought ( humidistat, inkbird,and some wiring. Thanks for the video

[@heckthatscute]

Only a couple minutes in and highly suspect I'm abt to be in love with your feed. The vibe is real nice. I'm stoked to peruse 🥰

[@prabathsamarasooriya4013]

Excellent demonstration . More informative

[@247-e2d]

wow this is incredible. might just copy some of those ideas! Looks amazing, super jealous!

[@lynnsmith9397]

I just love that tank and everything in it, you have done a superb job with it and an ingenious set up is what it is. Who needs a spare room in their house when you can have this sort of set up. Gorgeous flowers too. Stay safe my friend.

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Thank you Lynn! I agree.... the best guests are orchids and dogs! :):) I appreciate you watching, as always! I hope you guys are staying safe over there. Happy growing!

[@albertrodney2391]

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[@waylonpeyton8067]

@Albert Rodney Flixportal

[@albertrodney2391]

@Waylon Peyton Thanks, signed up and it seems like a nice service :D I really appreciate it!

[@waylonpeyton8067]

@Albert Rodney No problem :)

[@86Vonster]

Great video! How do you water your plants, is it all manual? You didn't mention and misters

[@motogp2008champion]

Amazing Orquids! Very interesting! Could you let us know where can we buy them from? Thank you.

[@anndriggers6660]

So beautiful! I thought about doing this myself...

[@orquideaalegria2004]

Maravilhoso vídeo! Parabéns pelas idéias incríveis!

[@drtek1329]

Thank you! This is amazing! I grow "big" orchids, and I have an aquarium. Looking forward to learning more from you!

[@cattfishing]

What a beautiful and creative set up, and even more gorgeous plants. Just came across your channel the other day looking for some info on my orchids and carnivorous plants and I was definitely not disappointed. So excited to see what more you do. Tfs!

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I am happy you came across my channel and are enjoying so far. I have lots of things in the works, so hopefully I can keep entertaining and teaching all of you wonderful plant people! Thanks for watching and commenting, I always appreciate the feedback! Stay safe and happy growing!

[@vegomatic100]

Nice set up.Thanks for sharing!

[@jamesgibbs7933]

Wow. Lots of info. Thanks for putting this knowledge out there. Fellow orchid lover here, growing in the desert.

[@treesepiphytes]

Love the tank you did quite an amazing job making it and such beautiful blooms on all the miniature’s. Very interesting video.

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Thank you so much! It was a fun project and has been worth all the effort and then some. The orchids love the contained environment and it keeps them safe and happy without lots of fuss or user input. Set, forget and watch them grow! I highly recommend a tank to anyone who can swing it, its a very worthy investment. Thanks for watching! Happy New Years and happy growing!

[@deedeeblooms7896]

An amazing setup! My tanks have fish in them but now I know what I can do with them when the fishies are gone. 👍

[@MllrtimeOnTheTube]

Very cool setup! I only have two mini orchids; Haerella Retrocalla, and Vanda Motes Pixie Dust (V. vietnamica x V. Motes Ruby Pixie ) mounted and growing in my bathroom with several other orchids, humidifier, 1,000 watt full spectrum light, heater, and everything has to be monitored manually so something like this will eventually be in the cards for me. I also have two 15" X 15" Plexiglas cubes that I was going to set up like this when I get my greenhouse built. Thanks for the tips and recommendations!

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Thanks for watching!! I'm always happy to help! As automated as you are willing to take it is always best. Its one less thing to worry about (or many, lol). Good luck and happy growing! feel free to reach out if you have any questions I may be able to assist with!

[@myplantyhood]

Wow! Awesome tank! Beautiful little orchids. They’re so petite and delicate.

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching! Happy growing! :)

[@carson984]

Awesome video! Thank you so much as this will help me with my setup!

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Very happy to help! Please feel free to ping me if you have any questions along the way! Tank life is pretty awesome, I wish you the best of luck! Thanks for watching!

[@myboibill]

Just found your site. Really inspirational. I love the thought behind the set up. This makes miniatures within reach to the home grower.

[@cyunglam1]

Amazing set up!

[@orchidspage74]

This is indeed amazing! Brilliant ♥️

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Thank you so much!

[@boatsnhoes757]

Great video! Love that you provide all the products at the end. Greatly appreciate it. I grow nepenthes in a tent but want to build something similar to this before getting into orchids.

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

This was a huge gateway into my success with orchids.... The conditions are so much easier to manipulate and make sure everything is happy within. The tent setup I run is great too but the tank is by far my favorite. Only problem is, now I need a bigger one! Thanks so much for watching and for the comment. Happy growing!

[@bellastram]

wow. in love.

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@robertforrest7956]

Awesome, Awesome, and Awesome. What else could I say?? 😅.

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Thank you so much! This is my favorite grow space…. I want to build a larger one but I think it’s going to be another year or 2. In often come across large panes of glass at work that is being trashed. One day I am going to repurpose it and build a giant walk in vivarium for the cloudforest minis. Can you imagine a bedroom sized tank filled with orchids and mosses?!?! Be still my heart…..

[@dustinlouder]

Nice setup, thanks for the great ideas. The music at the start and end is really loud, though.

[@demitriusesquivel5028]

Hey man. Is your fogger on a timer or is it automated? Also what are your min and max temps?

[@avitaliness]

Great video!

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@Hobbes1911]

You're the best! Fantastic setup. I've been looking for such detailed info for a while. I've had similar set ups for aroids but have always shied away from orchids as they seem daunting and fragile. Maybe I'll give it a shot this time around.

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

You most definitely should! I thought the same thing when I first started but its all about maintaining the environment and the rest comes. All orchids are similar in that respect, I believe, no matter the size! Thank you so much for your kind words. I am making another video very soon on my grow tent setup you may enjoy as well. Tank/tent life is the way to go if you are growing in a home and pressed for space. So many options and so much easier to control your environment if it is contained. Thank you so much for watching! Stay safe and happy growing!

[@Hobbes1911]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore You've inspired me. I've started a paludarium then, I'll put some orchids on the emergent portion. But it's definitely nothing compared to your capacity. Please keep the vids coming, they are brilliant.

[@debbiezografos3622]

Hi Cloudforest: First, your setup, knowledge and plants are amazing. Second: Thank you for putting this together and for showing the things you use to make it successful. I have an exo that I have been running a year. I was almost at the point of giving up but like the "mini greenhouse" so much -- and ran into your video -- that I am going to tweak it and keep going. Ironically I just purchased a mister today to help me with automation. I am so far from being techy that when my power clicked off I didn't reprogram my Inkbird and have been doing everything manually, ugh -- not good for me or the plants. What I really struggle with is understanding fans and the moving parts, plugs, "birds" lol. Bless you for being knowledgeable and sharing. It is difficult when winging it. And also a big thanks for answering questions. That is so helpful for those of us, me, that may need a little assurance that we are going in the right direction. I saw the grow light on Amazon and am going to add that to my setup. I have some Jungle Dawns and will add the canagrow as well. Thanks for the pics of your components. Every little bit of info helps. So I am revvvvving up. Wish me luck.

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Thank you so much for your kind words and input! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE feedback like this and it means more than you know to be able to help others with their setups and hear of their successes. Automation is key for me and I urge everyone to invest in any technology they’re comfortable with that will make their life easier when growing. Environment is key…. Plants react FAST when their conditions are favorable and you get much more out of them in each season! The grow light is great but beware of its power! I just released an update video for it where I discuss the topic in better detail, check it out while setting it up so you don’t make the same mistake I did! I think you’ll be happy with it but it is powerful! Best of luck with your setup! I am planning on expanding next year and I will be filming my next build from start to finish to try to help show everyone how to build one from “scratch”. Should be a fun project! Take care and happy growing, you’ll have to let me know how everything goes with your setup! Sounds like you’re on the right track! 😊

[@debbiezografos3622]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore Hey Cloud. Thanks so much and for the heads up on the light. I better get on that I bought two.

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

@@debbiezografos3622 happy to help!! A little shade cloth goes a long way…. 👍🏼 Good luck again…. You’ll have to let me know how it turns out! 😊

[@nathicana]

just as i was hankering for another CFV video for more miniorch luv....

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

This fills my heart with joy! :) You know there is no shortage of mini orchid love on my channel!! Thank you so much for watching!

[@nathicana]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMoreIt is a great video, full of that techie info that's really appreciated and sought out. Im inpired now to make use of an old tank i have in storage as my own drac collection grows and im barely making do with keeping them in a darker, drafty corner in my home. Soon enough they'll need a better place to grow so ill be rewatching this a few times as reference. And kudos on the blooms, too..

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

@@nathicana that is great feedback, thank you so much! I’m an open book if you have any questions on your journey! I’m going to do a very similar video on the coming weeks on my tent setup as well. I think both are great and have their advantages and disadvantages but it’s really hard to beat for an in home “greenhouse” solution. You can go mild or wild.... cooler growers will do well as long as you mind the actual sun. Good luck and thank you again! 😊

[@fleonjunior]

Beautiful 🤩

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@DamienDavidO]

Funny how I find a similar building I’m working on and instantly fall in love with the setup. By any chance what settings do you have for the humidity level so that the mister kicks on ? And what’s your max temp for fans to kick on? Thank you in advance.

[@mkuc6951]

This thing is amazing mate. Do you even have to water it or does it just go off ambient?

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

I don't remember asking for this video. I was looking for a video of you sitting on the couch in your underwear, drinking beer and watching football. 😉 🤪 j/k I'm impressed that you did it all yourself. I'd start a project like that and never finish it because that's my thing. It's amazing I grow orchids at all because I'm really impatient.

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

LMFAO I think that may end up being a patreon thing... instead of football, would youtube videos work? The tank was a long term project that took me over a year to complete. I originally bought it to make a dart frog enclosure and somehow ended up on the orchid path in my journey and research for creating a natural vivarium. Still a dream of mine one day but the orchids kind of enchanted me and I ended up an orchid grower instead of a frog father. Funny how these little plants creep into our lives! I was only patient when fishing before and the orchids have helled make me a more patient person in general. The awesome thing about the tank full of mini's is that they are virtually always in bloom. So when the impatience kicks in with the tent.... there is always the tank to stare at! Truly worth the rewards if you ever find the time or patience to set up a tank, I can assure you! Thanks as always for watching! Happy growing my friend!

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore dart frogs are really only useful to have around if you have an s/o that you want to off. Swirl the frog around in their martini and then☠️ . Nah, they are cute. But then you have to culture small insects, it's a whole thing. Long ago a friend of mine had a Dendrobates collection, she had this ant colony and some kind of beetle to feed them. I avoided her kitchen.

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

LMFAOOOOOO 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂☠️ You my friend are a true savage, this was the best laugh I’ve had in a while! Many thanks! Yea.... the whole culturing fruit flies inside thing was the big downside.... I mean, the pings and drosera would be happy but I would not! Ants are the same..... cool as hell but not in my house! That’s what @AntsCanada is for! ;)

[@michaelmccarthy4077]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore that's why keeping fish is better. When I was keeping and breeding killifish, the live food cultures for them weren't so ick inducing. Well, the micro worms were sort of gross, but they were in a container and couldn't live outside it. But vinegar eels, brine shrimp and moina were just other tanks.

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

@@michaelmccarthy4077 agreed! Fish are better, for sure! I have always wanted to do a big aquascape with live plants and such. Once I get out of apartment life and into something larger that will undoubtedly be one of my projects. But first..... a bigger grow space for the orchids!! I’m seriously running of room and the orchid fairies keep telling me about all these sales going on..... 😈

[@gmailjune1075]

Amazing set up! where can I buy one like yours if I am not good at DIY? Thanks in adavance

[@luigilake]

Wow it's amazing that your orchids are so happy in this setup. I created one VERY similar to this (with sophronitis and angraecum inside) but they're not very happy (I have humidity maintained at 80% and i water every morning with a mister). Do you think I may be watering them too much? May I ask what humidity level you keep your tank? and how frequently you mist your orchids? Thank you so much! I'm in the process of building another smaller one!

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Hard to advise on your plants without knowing more specifics but I keep my tank humidity between 89-91%, mostly for the Pleurothallids. My tent is between 80-86% with a slight decrease in the winter time. My watering schedule depends greatly on temps and time of year. In the tank it’s usually about every 3 days, give or take. Tent is similar but greatly depends on time of year, due to the amount of resting types. I know a lot of Angraecum types need a drier rest in the winter and Sophronitis should always dry out a little between waterings. They shouldn’t mind around 80-85% humidity, provided there is lots of air flow and they get their proper drying cycles when required. I hope this helps! Thanks for watching and happy growing! 😊

[@closetimothy]

Great video! Jw ever had an issue with snails??? I’m currently fighting them off and have lost so many new buds and leaf growth. Literally struggling with them.

[@trufion1135]

Fantastic! Good job..May i ask whats the brand name of the humidifier? Thank you for feedback.

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Thank you so much! I got the humidifier on Amazon and its the evergreen pet supplies humidifier for reptile tanks. It is the amazon choice one and it runs about $50. I hope this helps, good luck and happy growing!

[@trufion1135]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore thank you❤️👍

[@maxineevans9179]

Hi Bobby... great video 😊. You have such a lovely setup with some really interesting and unusual plants 😊. Do you have a Masdevallia nidifica in your collection please? I've recently purchased a yellow one as I thought I'd try a miniature as I'm running out of space for larger orchids now but oh my, is it teeny tiny and smaller than I was expecting lol. Its in bloom and also has several buds yet to come but it looks so fragile it scares me lol. The blooms are the size of a match head.. Possibly a bit smaller! If you have any tips for growing this one I would be very grateful. Its in a 2 inch pot and looks to be potted in fine bark at the moment. I'm wondering if these spread out alot or stay very compact. Would be great to hear if you've experience of growing this but even if not, I'm sure you can give me some tips on how not to kill it lol. Many thanks and happy growing 😊.

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Hey Maxine! Thank you so much for your kind words! I am happy you like my little tank full of weirdos... :) I do not have nidifica in my collection but it is one that is on my list. I don't know much about it other than what I've read on orchid species and travaldo's blog. I have heard it is a rather warmth tolerant Masdevallia and it's elevation range in the wild hints towards that as well. Typically when I have a plant like this, I lean towards intermediate temps and see which extreme season (summer or winter) they end up leaning towards. The biggest thing I have learned about masdies is that their roots LOVE lots of air. It is a difficult balance depending on your growing conditions but if you can give them a little extra humidity, they will greatly appreciate it. I grow most of mine mounted at the moment but I have a few in baskets with large bark/charcoal/sphagnum moss and they really seem to appreciate it. I do carry around 80-90% humidity in both setups but I still think that mix is the best based on Lynn's recommendation and my experience with it so far. As far as their growth habit, I am truly unsure. I am sure over time they will spread a bit but I do believe it stays rather small. The pictures I have see online tend to show a pretty tightly clustered plant, even in situ, but you never know with some orchids! I hope this helps, sorry I don't have more info! Please let me know how this one does, I look forward to a success story! Many thanks for watching! Stay safe and happy growing!!

[@maxineevans9179]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore Awwww thank you so much Bobby. You've given me loads of info there and it's really appreciated 😊. The nidifica is really quite cute and the blooms are pretty but a magnifying glass is definitely required lol. It would look fantastic on a mount I think so maybe I'll be brave and give it a go if it shows signs it's not liking its feet in a pot lol. I also have a Masdevallia barlaeana that hasn't done great for me but I have repotted recently in a more airy mix so I think you're right about that being very important. It was previously in a fine bark mix and nothing else and the roots have just not grown... Now I know why lol. Hopefully I'll be able to keep both of them alive and give you a success story 😊. Keep up the great work with your fantastic "tank of weirdos" 🤣 lol and thank you so much for your help 😊. Stay safe and happy growing 😊.

[@wandakelso-smith9852]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore I have just found your videos ! As i have an old 40 gallon aquarium I now know just what I am going todo with it! Can you recommend some good miniatures to start with ? Thanks I hope your well I havent found any new posts !

[@rorygk]

you said you have the one fan towards the bottom angled down and this is helping the mist to move upwards? would love to know more as I'm trying to achieve the same mist flow

[@randbasic]

Hi Bobby, I had a few questions I am setting up a 40gallon breeder tank. (Slightly smaller than your tank. Do I need to purchase 2 fan speed controllers? Did you need to purchase extra extension cables for all your fans? How thick are the polycarbonate sheets you are using? I hope I’m not asking too much lol Your setup is great, I just couldn’t go the extra 12” tall for space reasons. Thanks again for the videos, info, and entertainment. 🙂

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Hey there! Happy to hear you’re taking the dive!! So, with this setup I did opt for the fan speed controllers for the muffin fans. I was disappointed at how short the stock leads from the fan were and the controllers helped me extend them an extra few feet and make my setup functional. It would be possible to extend them further but I did not have to for my tank because I’m right next to my power source. I believe the lexan poly I am using is 3/16” thick. It was the thicker of the 2 options they had at Home Depot. I will warn you. It is a pain in the ass to cut with the little scoring tool and it’s a pain in the ass to drill. Whatever you do, take your time or it gets costly damaging it and replacing it. I bought an oscillating tool to cut it with eventually because scoring it and snapping it was difficult without damaging it or yourself. And any hole you drill, start small and gage it up from there. For large holes, you’ll want to use a diamond hole saw or a dremmel and a lot of patience! Working with and on the poly sheeting was the most difficult part of the build but once you get it down, you’ll be happy with the results! Good luck and please feel free to reach out if you have any more questions! Thanks again for watching and happy growing!

[@randbasic]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore Thank you for the info. I was thinking I would try and see if I can pay someone for cutting the lexan. I’m in a big city and there are tons of places that offer cutting and or drilling etc. I don’t want to waste a sheet it isn’t cheap.

[@anthonyanderson9771]

Have you had issues with mold or fungus with the humidity? How do you mitigate?

[@heidifoster6755]

How did u attach the orchids to the bark? I have a couple large pieces of flat bark. Did you just break up larger ones to make those small pieces?

[@michaelalley3741]

What are the settings on your humidity and temperature controllers?

[@ch1ckenphat514]

Can I ask you about the lighting you have for this orchid case. I have one similar to yours and I run two sunblaster 6400k bulbs. Should I add a lower K bulb (3500k) to help promote flowering?

[@heidifoster6755]

Can you share the link to the fans you used? How did u attach them?

[@Danaupumps]

Are you still keepeng this plants now? What light you are using for them?

[@fabiohbcosta]

Nice setup! How do you water/fertilize these mounted orchids?

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Thank you! I use MSU at very low doses and also supplement with seaweed/calcium/epsom on occasion at very low doses. They are very easy, I use a spray bottle and just soak the mount and media. As with any orchids, I am careful not to get the new growths wet but the plants are typically pretty tolerant of moisture otherwise. Always start with the cleanest water possible, as well. I hope this helps, happy growing!

[@pinguicularum]

hello, great video and beautiful plants, may i know the species you grow? thank...

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

I actually just released a 2 part full tour of this tank and every plant inside!! Please check out Full Orchidarium Tour Part 1 & Part 2! Thank you so much for watching, I hope you enjoy! :)

[@ibelieveyourlies1984]

So other than adding water to the humidifier what else are you responsible for doing?

[@tonyliu793]

Do you keep the high humidity consistent day and night? Or is there a time of day that the humidity would naturally drop?

[@aliceswonderland7503]

Neat setup. Question: how much colling do you get with your fooger combined with fan and inkbird controllers? Thanks

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

So, the humidifier definitely has a cooling effect but I also grow in the home, so not sure what it would do under full sun. However it definitely cools down the tank several degrees when it kicks on a d cycles. If my tank is around 78F when it kicks on, it will take it down to around 76F in about 2 minutes, with the fans circulating the mist. The inkbird controllers don’t provide a “cooling function” for my tank as much as they draw in fresh air from the house, (which is usually cooler by default, therefore they cool). The most dramatic cooling for the tank comes from the AC in the house running, usually, or when I open the window on cool evenings and mornings. Thankfully I don’t live in Florida-like heat or my little system may not work the way it does. Thank you so much for watching! Happy growing!

[@aliceswonderland7503]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore Nice. That's what I thought, the system you have may cool a bit but depends on the temperature you have in the house. I have a terrarium a bit smaller than yours, I also use inkbird controllers. I just ordered a peltier module that I'm going to use to try cool the terrarium during the night cycle a few degrees. Check it, may worth a few trials.

[@rwhb1]

What temp and humidity limits are you using?

[@heidifoster6755]

What did u use to hook the bark up?

[@sarahpavelka3249]

Thanks for this amazing video. I am basically copying your set up! It's perfect! I have a question about the stand you have it on. Did you make it or is it a specific kind? I just got the tank today and it's a lot heavier then I imagined. I want to make sure I get something that will support it! Thanks again!

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Sorry for the delay, been a busy week! I purchased this stand on amazon. I believe I searched “sturdy end tables” And found this one for around $50. I can try to find the link for you if you like!

[@sarahpavelka3249]

It's funny how you can search Amazon for something but can't find it without using those magic words! I think I found it. Thanks so much! I'm almost ready to start building, got a couple more pieces to get. I'm really excited! And your video has given me the confidence I need to do it!

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

@@sarahpavelka3249 search ques are funny like that…. Took me forever as well! I’m glad my video has helped…. You have no idea how great it feels to genuinely be able to help others pursue their own tank dreams. Happy growing!! You’ll have to send me some pics of your project once it’s all done!

[@sarahpavelka3249]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore will do!

[@arpadungvari7160]

One question (maybe you get it earlyer too): Is it a good idea if I superglue an orcid (a simple specie) on it's roots for a larger woodlog???

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

So, I have seen people do this before but it is not something I would do personally. I think it’s risky and depending on the type of orchid. It may really reject it. My worry is coating the roots and preventing the plant from being able to take in water to hydrate the plant. I believe Brad’s greenhouse did that before with an epiphyte branch he was making but I have no idea how his plants did long term. Good luck and thank you so much for watching!

[@arpadungvari7160]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore Thx for answering me... ;)

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

@@arpadungvari7160 any time!!! I always reply, it just takes me a week or 2 sometimes! I have a VERY busy job and every now and then it takes up my reply time! Thanks for watching!

[@bailey2913]

I’ve had a Brassavolla nodosa 18 months and it’s thrown out a few leaves and shoots but nothing more 😏. I seem to have improved its conditions by moving it to a different setup so hoping 🤞🏼. Any personal knowledge of this orchid would be welcomed?! 😊

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

So, I have never grown nodosa but I grow 2 other species and I have struggled with them. I do know they like to be dry far more than moist for me and they like the brightest light I can give them. I feed mind around 150 ppm MSU every 2nd or 3rd watering and kelp/calmag at about the same interval at around 40-60 ppm. I wouldn’t dare try growing mine in a tank in my environment, as it stays far too moist for their roots to stay happy long term. I wish you the best of luck, I wish I knew more about nodosa but that’s about everything I know about general Brassavola care. I hope you have good success! Thank you so much for watching! Happy growing!

[@bailey2913]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore cool thanks for your advice 👍🏼

[@bailey2913]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore also I don’t strictly feed any type of specific fertiliser but squirt them with my fish tank water, which will contain nutrients, would this be enough?

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

@@bailey2913 anytime! Happy growing!

[@bailey2913]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore Hi, so I take it the fish tank water will be ok?

[@h2o517]

This is amazing ! Im recreating something similar in a curio display, and I was wondering if you ever have to mist your orchids or they live out only of the fog/humidity from the fogger ? im trying to add lots of different orchid by getting a pack from Etsy , and just mounting them on branches and driftwood inside, but i started getting worried that the fogger wont be enough to get them going , Ive actually got already the circulating fans for temperature and the ones for the fogger, the lights, and a water box for autorefill for the fogger but i was wondering about if the fogger will be enough.Really nice setup, really looking forward for a update of this video

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

Thanks for your kind words and for watching!! I do still water the orchids just like you would in a greenhouse. The humidity helps but it’s not enough to sustain most plants long term. I water about 1-3 times a week depending on season and temps. Good luck with your setup! I hope it goes well. The tank life is such a great way to grow the minis. Happy growing!

[@h2o517]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore thank you so much ❤️ I just finished it and been spraying every couple of days with a fine mist of a tank sprayer with really diluted 30-10-30

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

@@h2o517 I just shot a video this weekend you will enjoy about watering and feeding my minis. Should be up this afternoon!

[@ijesus_]

What temperature and humidity levels do you keep your orchidarium set up at?

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

I keep true intermediate temps but they vary a bit with the seasons. I grow between 60F and 72F in the cooler months and between 67-78F in the warmer months. Humidity levels are maintained year round between 89-91%. I have lots of air circulation to prevent the high moisture levels from causing issues and the plants (most of them) seem to appreciate it as well. Thanks for watching, happy growing!!

[@ijesus_]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore I really appreciate your response. I hope to build an Orchidarium setup like yours for my next project. I was wondering what are specifically your favourite miniature orchids? Asking for when its time for me to choose what I want to add in my Orchidarium. Happy holidays my friend.

[@billyferangga193]

How many watts is your light?

[@beatrizcabrerizomurillas5601]

What type of light are you using please?

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

the housing is a reptile lamp from petsmart. The specific information about the bulb is in the video but I can tell you it is a cannagrow grow bulb

[@beatrizcabrerizomurillas5601]

@@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore Oh thanks from Spain, you put It in your video sorry,LOVE them,I'm learning a lot.

[@beatrizcabrerizomurillas5601]

Having fun while fighting Covid,I'm an emergency doctor. Good luck

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

@@beatrizcabrerizomurillas5601 I am happy to help! I believe it is 35 watt but cannot remember. I do know it’s in the video at some point or another! Spain would be lovely right now.... I have never been but it looks so beautiful! I am happy you have found my channel. I’m always happy to try to help people learn about these funny little miniatures. They really are far easier to grow than most people think! :)

[@CloudforestVibesOrchidsMore]

@@beatrizcabrerizomurillas5601 bless you!! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Thank you for everything you do. The world is lucky to have people like you who still care and fight to help make a difference. Please stay safe and take care. Happy growing! ☺️

[@sdqsdq6274]

how much does a lepathes cost there

[@Zarility]

How do you water?

[@Zarility]

Scratch that found your other vid

[@instakillgaming]

:18 what on EARTH is that one

[@aida087]

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