How do you apply plastic bags for humidity?
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How do you apply plastic bags for humidity?
I was reading a recent post for a willow leaf fig and Iris suggested putting a plastic bag over the tree for humidity. Would members please share, here, how they do this? I have a Serissa and a Sageritia that are struggling and I think extra humidity might help, but I know constant watering is not the answere (rot potential). Thank you for your help.
Best, Todd
Best, Todd
Todd Ellis- Member
Re: How do you apply plastic bags for humidity?
Todd,
I used wire coat hangers to build a frame and then wrapped it in a couple of layers of household plastic wrap. This seems to work well and keeps the leaves from touching the plastic, which can cause mold on the leaves. I will post a pic later.
Todd
I used wire coat hangers to build a frame and then wrapped it in a couple of layers of household plastic wrap. This seems to work well and keeps the leaves from touching the plastic, which can cause mold on the leaves. I will post a pic later.
Todd
DreadyKGB- Member
Re: How do you apply plastic bags for humidity?
Dear Todd Ellis
Yes, together with the watertrays are they are living in paradise....
Kind regards Yvonne
Yes, together with the watertrays are they are living in paradise....
Kind regards Yvonne
Guest- Guest
Re: How do you apply plastic bags for humidity?
Or, do what I do. Use an aquarium. Works amazingly.
Ryan- Member
Re: How do you apply plastic bags for humidity?
Ryan, do you use aquarium tubes for lighting?
Cheers
Cheers
RichLewis- Member
Re: How do you apply plastic bags for humidity?
RichLewis wrote:Ryan, do you use aquarium tubes for lighting?
Cheers
I use just a regular fish tank light with T-12 light bulbs. One cool and one warm. There is a built in reflector on the hood to help concentrate the light. I couldn't find a regular shop light with a reflector, so I just used an old one I had lying around from fish tanks from the past.
Ryan- Member
Re: How do you apply plastic bags for humidity?
Hey Todd,
I also use old fish tanks, this is one I crrently have a big layer in. The layer is a multitrunk Callery pear 6.5" total dia, it caloused but would not root on the mother tree, now on its own, so far looking good.
I have sometimes used a tank with shadecloth over to house minis if i am going to be away for a few days, can give rise to mould issues if your away too long but good for the plants not drying out.
Matt
I also use old fish tanks, this is one I crrently have a big layer in. The layer is a multitrunk Callery pear 6.5" total dia, it caloused but would not root on the mother tree, now on its own, so far looking good.
I have sometimes used a tank with shadecloth over to house minis if i am going to be away for a few days, can give rise to mould issues if your away too long but good for the plants not drying out.
Matt
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Re: How do you apply plastic bags for humidity?
Ryan wrote:RichLewis wrote:Ryan, do you use aquarium tubes for lighting?
Cheers
I use just a regular fish tank light with T-12 light bulbs. One cool and one warm. There is a built in reflector on the hood to help concentrate the light. I couldn't find a regular shop light with a reflector, so I just used an old one I had lying around from fish tanks from the past.
Ah ok, that's pretty straightforward. I too have assorted odds and ends lying around from past fishkeeping days, the pre-bonsai era, will have a chance to put it back into commission!
RichLewis- Member
Re: How do you apply plastic bags for humidity?
The fish tank seems like a good way to go; more durable and maybe I could keep a few frogs over the Winter
I always seem to have a tank around and providing constant humidity should work with the gravel bottom; making usre not to let the trees sit in water.
I appreciate everyone's input - you rock!!!
Todd
I always seem to have a tank around and providing constant humidity should work with the gravel bottom; making usre not to let the trees sit in water.
I appreciate everyone's input - you rock!!!
Todd
Todd Ellis- Member
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