Tell me about your Ikea greenhouses
I am thinking about getting one of the smaller Ikea greenhouses after seeing them around. I would put some of my pickier alocasias in it since I just noticed the dresser they are on is getting ruined by the humidifier ðŸ«
What do you like or not like about yours? Did you seal it or are you letting air flow through the gaps? Tell me all the things!
Photo of the greenhouse for reference.
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What do you like or not like about yours? Did you seal it or are you letting air flow through the gaps? Tell me all the things!
Photo of the greenhouse for reference.
#ikeagreenhouse #ikeacabinet #ikeaplantcabinet #indoorgreenhouse #alocasiaaddicts #alocasia #humiditylovers #happyplants
🌱 #NewEnglandGregGang
🌱 #NortheastGregGang
🌱 #MaineGang
🌱 #ThePlantMompy
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@PlantMompy my humidifiers are outside the cabinet. I drilled a 2 inch hole into the top and that’s where the humidifier hose enters through. It’s also the reason the tape was removed from the bottom. Humidity drops to the floor so trying to make it rise causes issues. The hose needs to be at the top. I bought the AC Infinity Cloudforge T3. It comes complete with the hose and prove. You can run the probe through the same hole as the supply tube and it’ll tell it to produce vaporized humidity or turn off. You don’t need to worry about watching it. Also, the humidifier lasts longef because most units fail once you reach 90% humidity if it’s inside the cabinet. The Cloudforge is about $70 right now. There’s a wait period because they make it for you but I can honestly say it’s definitely worth the wait. My Anthuriums are happy with it and it’s the best way to automate that humidity for those fussy plants.
Just remember that you’ll need a small 4 inch drip tray to catch the condensation. I leave mine in the cabinet and check it daily to see if it needs emptying.
I haven’t had issues maintaining the foliage on the Anthuriums. I may need a cabinet for the calathea though. 😅
Just remember that you’ll need a small 4 inch drip tray to catch the condensation. I leave mine in the cabinet and check it daily to see if it needs emptying.
I haven’t had issues maintaining the foliage on the Anthuriums. I may need a cabinet for the calathea though. 😅
@PlantMompy I have the tall Milsbo but I can share what I did: I monitored the humidity before sealing it with weather stripping. Then I looked at the humidity requirements for the plants I was putting in it and applied seal around the door in its entirety. Turned on the humidifier and started removing the seal from the bottom first until it reached the ideal humidity and stayed in that range. Keep in mind that my humidifiers have an external probe and are programmed to turn on and off as needed to preserve the humidity I set it at. What I like most is that the plants are behind glass. Less likely to spread or catch pests and disease this way.
@AnthuriumQueen that's another reason I'm thinking about getting one. I feel like every day that goes by without mites on my alocasias is just a day closer to when I get them 🫣
I'm not sure if I'd have room for the humidifies I currently have in one this size so I may have to either buy a new one or put one of my smaller ones without sensors in.
I like the idea of waiting on tape, then monitoring to see how much is needed!
I'm not sure if I'd have room for the humidifies I currently have in one this size so I may have to either buy a new one or put one of my smaller ones without sensors in.
I like the idea of waiting on tape, then monitoring to see how much is needed!
@AnthuriumQueen Did you do anything for air circulation with the cabinet then, or do they get enough from the gaps of where you removed the tape? A lot of set ups I've seen had some kind of air regulation set up as well.
@SacredToaster I have usb fans in the cabinets. They are also from AC Infinity. I use both 80mm and 120mm units to help air move across the foliage and not be stagnant. You have to have an vent of some sort. You can’t not have one. In smaller units like the one @PlantMompy is thinking of buying, a passive grill will be fine. With taller units, you would either go with a larger passive vent on top and bottom but I chose another fan unit that pulls in air and one that pushed out air. With this small one, you can use bypass vent grills in white or opt to open the door every day for 10 minutes to exchange air. It’s up to you.
Editing to say that I noticed it’s mostly glass. I’d opt to probably switch one glass panel to plexi or lexan and have the hole drilled into it for me if I go with an automated humidifier. Looking at the door, you may be fine with a minor seal job. It depends on how effective you want it to be and if you feel it’s worth the work.
Editing to say that I noticed it’s mostly glass. I’d opt to probably switch one glass panel to plexi or lexan and have the hole drilled into it for me if I go with an automated humidifier. Looking at the door, you may be fine with a minor seal job. It depends on how effective you want it to be and if you feel it’s worth the work.
I have a Milsbo cabinet, I love it. I was surprised how even with only using one shelf in the middle of the cabinet, a lot of my plants were already too tall, or too wide, or would end up with their leaves pressing against the glass. If you are getting a little one I definitely recommend measuring your plants to see if they will actually fit in there. 💚🩷🌿