terrariums
dave s (Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:28:28 PST)
Almost absurdly, geophytic *Euphorbia* of the E. decaryi group do very well
with constantly damp soil and moderate light - think "African violet."
Closed terrariums with very high humidity tend to cause fungus issues, but
they grow lushly when given the above-mentioned conditions and adequate
ventilation. *E. decaryi*, *E. cylidrifolia* and *E. francoisii* are all
good choices. If I may make another suggestion, the vastly underrated genus
of terrestrial bromeliads, *Cryptanthus*, will work under the same
conditions.
On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 11:24 PM, Dennis Kramb <dkramb@badbear.com> wrote:
So I have a 65g hex aquarium & stand that I want to set up as a
terrarium. I've never made one before, and I figure that I've got two
options.
1) Transplant all my various potted cacti into the terrarium and use it
is a dry terrarium.
2) Get new plants that prefer a humid environment, and take advantage of
the closed lid, etc, and enjoy something new!
Probably I'll do #2 and so I thought I'd pick your brains to see if any
geophytes make good terrarium specimens. I'd love to try irises, but I
suspect they need temperature fluctuations throughout the year to grow &
bloom properly??? I'm guessing.
Another option would be to experiment with native plants. Like maybe
try the native Opuntia humifusa (which I grow outdoors just fine) or
Manfreda virginica, or something. But somehow that doesn't appeal to me
as much as growing something tropical.
I hope this stirs up some good conversation!
Dennis in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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