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talk on terrariums

Discussion in 'Growing Areas' started by chicago chad, Jan 13, 2014.

  1. Jan 13, 2014 #1
    chicago chad

    chicago chad Active Member

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    I am giving a talk tonight for my local society on terrarium growing. If you were in the audience, is there anything that you would want to hear or to know?

    I have already prepared something on short notice, but I was hoping for some info I may have neglected to include.

    Any suggestions? Thanks
     
  2. Jan 13, 2014 #2
    goods

    goods Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    I'm sure this is a bit late, but this will be a good suggestion for future reference as well. I now grow primarily in terraria, and one of the biggest things I had to adjust to from outdoor growing to them is the balance of moisture/humidity and air movement/drying out. I rotted a lot of crowns in my first few years because I kept plants too wet for too long.
     
  3. Jan 14, 2014 #3
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    How did it go?
     
  4. Jan 14, 2014 #4
    chicago chad

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    It well Marni. Thanks. I have not done that before and it was on short notice. Thankfully I put a lot of my energy into my orchids so I did not have too much to prepare for. I wanted it to be interactive, but that can be difficult with an audience of very,varying ages and interests. We do not have a big society. There are people all over the place with growing plants and hopefully I encouraged some to take risks and try new plants from new vendors.

    I personally found it beneficial and I appreciate some of the other tank growers for showing up and supporting me.