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@Corinne avatar @Corinne · 1Y
#IKEAGreenhouseAddicts goooooood morning!! This is a long one so here’s your TLDR: I’ve setup 2 Akerbars, but there are some variations. Notes are included as well as pics (also in comments). I’ve setup 2 of my Akerbar cabinets so far. These are test setups (especially until my hygrometers arrive). In the mean time, here’s what I did. Took 2 shelves out of this bookcase. The shelves and frame are very sturdy, in my experience the shelves have not been damaged by water, fertilizer, or heat. Because of how I took out the shelves, each of these cabinets has the ability to open the lid all the way. Better yet, I used a command hook on the underside of the shelf above so that I have a sturdy holder! Both cabinets have been sealed with black door weatherstripping along the front and back of the tray. I measured the space between the two “legs” at the bottom of the cabinet, and this is where the strip was applied. The cabinets are also on a heat mat. I ordered a 4 pack of Barrina T5 full spectrum lights. They come with an adhesive magnet so you don’t have to drill anything! In the top cabinet, I’ve added a black saucer filled with damp spaghnum moss to promote humidity. I’ve also added acrylic shelves so that some of the plants could be a little elevated and have a more stable foundation. I’m going to be adding “Cat Tongue Grips” to those acrylic shelves so the plants atop stay in place. (BTW, Cats Tongue Grip is awesome. I have it in clear and black and have used in various applications. It’s adhesive on the bottom and super grippy on top.) I’m going to wait and see if any other sealing is needed or if the current is right for the plants. For the bottom cabinet, I didn’t add the saucer with moss. These are my little corms that I’m trying to grow, so I’ve put them in as they were. But when the egg tray arrives I’ll be swapping the cups out. I’ve got some adhesive acrylic shelves to add, but since I don’t need them right now I’m waiting to add. I want to make sure the placement makes sense when needed. I will be tyding the cables with clips from Command later today. I also have a mesh wrap to tuck them all together and make it cleaner. I’ve got the electrical cords connected to a smart plug so I can set a schedule or just turn off/on. There are more pics in the comments for those interested! #ikeacabinet #IKEAGreenhouse #happyplants #Corinne #PlantAddict #PropagationStation #PlantStorageandDecor #GregGang #GrowRecs