CP terrarium thread, continued
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hehe... I'm planning on just that when I get into my new place. I was planning to buy another rack, put the two side by side and insulate them together. I've got some ideas on how to really make it efficient, but I have to think through it all first.
Incidentally, I thought I'd pass along a link I found for lighting and such. Seems to be pretty decent stuff, and the price is pretty good. http://www.liquidsun.bz/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=121_9
How deep are you putting the clay layer? That's a really interesting idea.
Good to see you back around, Pappy! Glad to hear things are going well. Can't wait to see your pics.Hey all!
Holy crap Death Pony, those pics are awesome! That is probably the coolest internship imaginable...I'm jealous!
Unfortunately I've trimmed down my collection to just one tank's worth of plants. Just don't have the time for a ton of plants anymore...had to get rid of the fish as well
Hopefully I will have some time in the near future to snap some pics of what I have left.
PAPPY!!!!!!! It's been a while. It is a pretty awesome internship. Set a few hardwoods on fire today (small fires), cleaned the cement mixer for a new paint job, and fed the Nepenthes and Sarr seedling with osmocote. The "Red Dragon" is become a monster of a Nep! I actually found out what the dying orchids in the greenhouse are today, and they're awesome! We have several Stanhopea, Gongora, and Coryanthes.
Uploading new photos now.
The mini bog will be as big as it needs to be. Right now it's an 18" fiberglass pot, but I think I can go bigger. 4 Dionaea and one purp will quickly crowd it. The clay will be at the very bottom, about 2 inches thick at least. I'll probably go with cheap earthenware. It's the most absorbent clay body, and what is found in bogs.
Uploading new photos now.
The mini bog will be as big as it needs to be. Right now it's an 18" fiberglass pot, but I think I can go bigger. 4 Dionaea and one purp will quickly crowd it. The clay will be at the very bottom, about 2 inches thick at least. I'll probably go with cheap earthenware. It's the most absorbent clay body, and what is found in bogs.
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More Meadowview photos!!!
Dr. Sheridan processing the first order of the season.
Repotting by Wire Man, on Flickr
N. copelandii
Nepenthes copelandii by Wire Man, on Flickr
N. "Red Dragon". This plant has been feasting on a ant colony. They attempted to build the new expansion on the peristome and lid. There were many casualties.
Nepenthes "Red Dragon" by Wire Man, on Flickr
New pitcher, which just opened today.
Nepenthes "Red Dragon" by Wire Man, on Flickr
N. alata
Nepenthes alata by Wire Man, on Flickr
N. truncata
Nepenthes truncata by Wire Man, on Flickr
N. maxima. This one has ruffled leaves.
Nepenthes maxima by Wire Man, on Flickr
N. ventricosa
Nepenthes ventricosa by Wire Man, on Flickr
Onto some more Sarrs
Red Rocket by Wire Man, on Flickr
Inner structure of a psittacina
Inner Structure by Wire Man, on Flickr
S. purpurea by Wire Man, on Flickr
S. rosea by Wire Man, on Flickr
Sarracenia "Tomahawk" by Wire Man, on Flickr
Hybrid by Wire Man, on Flickr
Mmmm, Sphagnum by Wire Man, on Flickr
Sarracenia Lid by Wire Man, on Flickr
Pitcher Flower by Wire Man, on Flickr
I found a pair of newts mating in the cage. Hopefully we'll have lots of little babies soon.
Mating Newts by Wire Man, on Flickr
Mating Newts by Wire Man, on Flickr
Coppertop by Wire Man, on Flickr
Coppertop by Wire Man, on Flickr
Akai Ryu!!!
Akai Ryu by Wire Man, on Flickr
A tiny dragonfly with very bold colors.
Dragonfly by Wire Man, on Flickr
One of our treasures. This is the S. purpurea from Caroline county, VA. CHeck out how dramatic that lid is!
Caroline County Purple Pitcher Plant by Wire Man, on Flickr
The resident northern water snake that almost bit Phil on day 2. We found a baby inside of a dead pitcher leaf last week.
Leopard Frog by Wire Man, on Flickr
Pitcher flower by Wire Man, on Flickr
Sarracenia hybrid by Wire Man, on Flickr
S. psittacina again.
psittacina by Wire Man, on Flickr
Central VA Purpurea by Wire Man, on Flickr
New leaf.
Central Virginia S. Purpurea by Wire Man, on Flickr
Dr. Sheridan processing the first order of the season.
Repotting by Wire Man, on Flickr
N. copelandii
Nepenthes copelandii by Wire Man, on Flickr
N. "Red Dragon". This plant has been feasting on a ant colony. They attempted to build the new expansion on the peristome and lid. There were many casualties.
Nepenthes "Red Dragon" by Wire Man, on Flickr
New pitcher, which just opened today.
Nepenthes "Red Dragon" by Wire Man, on Flickr
N. alata
Nepenthes alata by Wire Man, on Flickr
N. truncata
Nepenthes truncata by Wire Man, on Flickr
N. maxima. This one has ruffled leaves.
Nepenthes maxima by Wire Man, on Flickr
N. ventricosa
Nepenthes ventricosa by Wire Man, on Flickr
Onto some more Sarrs
Red Rocket by Wire Man, on Flickr
Inner structure of a psittacina
Inner Structure by Wire Man, on Flickr
S. purpurea by Wire Man, on Flickr
S. rosea by Wire Man, on Flickr
Sarracenia "Tomahawk" by Wire Man, on Flickr
Hybrid by Wire Man, on Flickr
Mmmm, Sphagnum by Wire Man, on Flickr
Sarracenia Lid by Wire Man, on Flickr
Pitcher Flower by Wire Man, on Flickr
I found a pair of newts mating in the cage. Hopefully we'll have lots of little babies soon.
Mating Newts by Wire Man, on Flickr
Mating Newts by Wire Man, on Flickr
Coppertop by Wire Man, on Flickr
Coppertop by Wire Man, on Flickr
Akai Ryu!!!
Akai Ryu by Wire Man, on Flickr
A tiny dragonfly with very bold colors.
Dragonfly by Wire Man, on Flickr
One of our treasures. This is the S. purpurea from Caroline county, VA. CHeck out how dramatic that lid is!
Caroline County Purple Pitcher Plant by Wire Man, on Flickr
The resident northern water snake that almost bit Phil on day 2. We found a baby inside of a dead pitcher leaf last week.
Leopard Frog by Wire Man, on Flickr
Pitcher flower by Wire Man, on Flickr
Sarracenia hybrid by Wire Man, on Flickr
S. psittacina again.
psittacina by Wire Man, on Flickr
Central VA Purpurea by Wire Man, on Flickr
New leaf.
Central Virginia S. Purpurea by Wire Man, on Flickr
It's a beast! I got a few good photos of the newly opened pitcher today.
Almost all of today was spent filling orders. Don't bulk order any Drosera intermedia, capillaris, or rotundifolia any time soon. We're running very low on those species. Hoever, we have a ton of filliformis.
Also saved a painted turtle from the road today. He was quite a character when I picked him up. Lots of struggling, grunting, and kicking. He was pretty though!
Almost all of today was spent filling orders. Don't bulk order any Drosera intermedia, capillaris, or rotundifolia any time soon. We're running very low on those species. Hoever, we have a ton of filliformis.
Also saved a painted turtle from the road today. He was quite a character when I picked him up. Lots of struggling, grunting, and kicking. He was pretty though!
Thanks Paul! We greatly appreciate the donations. We usually ship the same day if the order is placed during the week. I'll definitely be helping to process the order.
The purps are very drool worthy. Personally, I think the local population is one of the best looking. Good color variety, insane lids, and nice size. I might get one myself.
We're preparing for mosquito season in the greenhouse. Being an aquarist, I suggested placing a small population of Gambusia holbrooki in the water trays. Not only will they eat the mosquito larvae, but the fry will help feed the Utrics. Next time I'm in Newport News I'll be getting some from Animal Jungle. I have to go back anyways, pack up my apartment, and get some Flourish potassium, so it'll be a convenient purchase. Hopefully they don't add too much nitrogen to the water.
The purps are very drool worthy. Personally, I think the local population is one of the best looking. Good color variety, insane lids, and nice size. I might get one myself.
We're preparing for mosquito season in the greenhouse. Being an aquarist, I suggested placing a small population of Gambusia holbrooki in the water trays. Not only will they eat the mosquito larvae, but the fry will help feed the Utrics. Next time I'm in Newport News I'll be getting some from Animal Jungle. I have to go back anyways, pack up my apartment, and get some Flourish potassium, so it'll be a convenient purchase. Hopefully they don't add too much nitrogen to the water.
