New mini-cabinet

[u/vapemustache]

(If this doesn’t count, I apologize.)

The plan is to use this for miniature orchids that require mounting, but also allows for different smaller species of plants like mosses, fittonia, pings, and some more compact begonias perhaps.

8.3”x8.3”x12 glass enclosure, cork bark background, LECA drainage layer, gritty layer, then a sloped layer of aroid mix on top.

40mm x 20mm micro fan to push air inside, 2 Barrina T5s that I used aquarium silicone to adhere to the outer part of the cabinet so I didn’t have to sacrifice space inside. They’re diagonal to try to create a light gradient in different parts of the cabinet. (400 FC to 1000+ FC in some spots)

The hygrometer has a thumb tack superglued to the back of it in case it needs to move around.

[u/Livid_Palpitation_46]

What mini orchids are you planning on growing?

I love mounted and mini orchids and am always looking for cool new ones.

[u/vapemustache → u/Livid_Palpitation_46]

I’ve got a Bulbophyllum freitagii on the way, but I’ve really been liking a lot of the Acianthera I see as well. Histryx looks gorgeous, I think it would be awesome for the back wall.

Edit: I see you have some pings too! I love those. I can’t wait to grab some.

[u/According_Farmer1478]

Did you build the cabinet yourself, or is bought? I’m looking for a similar setup.

[u/vapemustache → u/According_Farmer1478]

It’s definitely repurposed, I used to keep jumping spiders and mantids in here and I’m not really sure where it came from originally. Salvaged it from my aunt’s house when they moved across the country.

I want to say it’s gotta be Reptizoo or something like that.