terrariums
Dennis Kramb (Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:24:42 PST)

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