kisscool_38 Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 (edited) As it is quite finished, some small details appart, ts, here is a picture ofmy Pinguicula wall where I'm growing all my temperate calcicole Pinguicula: It is facing north. A pump, powered by a small solar panel, ensures that wtaer is always dripping on this wall from early march to late october (I switch it off during the freezing period). It can host many species in its 103 bowes. Below are my terrestrial Orchids that take advantages of the humidity provided by the wall. After more than one year of cultivation on this wall, all the Pinguicula are feeling better than ever compared to my old method(s) of cultivation and it is the best way I am growing some difficult species like Pingucula alpina. Here are pictures of P. reichenbachiana from Zuccarello, the first ping I put to grow on that wall: In extra, a photo of my mexican pings growing with a simplier method: Edited February 21, 2018 by kisscool_38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimscott Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Innovative setup? What exactly is your media mix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlatokrt Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Very interesting, now i see how you grow them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHNANOG Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 As it is quite finished, some small details appart, ts, here is a picture ofmy Pinguicula wall where I'm growing all my temperate calcicole Pinguicula: It is facing north. A pump, powered by a small solar panel, ensures that wtaer is always dripping on this wall from early march to late october (I switch it off during the freezing period). It can host many species in its 103 bowes. Below are my terrestrial Orchids that take advantages of the humidity provided by the wall. After more than one year of cultivation on this wall, all the Pinguicula are feeling better than ever compared to my old method(s) of cultivation and it is the best way I am growing some difficult species like Pingucula alpina. Here are pictures of P. reichenbachiana from Zuccarello, the first ping I put to grow on that wall: http://www.cpukforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=36396 In extra, a photo of my mexican pings growing with a simplier method: Regards Aymeric WoW great I can see you put a lot of mind in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kisscool_38 Posted April 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 (edited) Thank you jimscott said: Innovative setup? What exactly is your media mix? Not really. There are a few other walls in Europe but each one have their specificities. My major innovation is that the pump is powered by solar energy. The media is made of cat litter, sand and vermiculite. Edited February 21, 2018 by kisscool_38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel O. Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Hi Aymeric, wow, congratulation, nice setup/wall. For sure this method is much better than growing the plants in pots. They don´t need much space and no watering by hand, that´s really great. Best regards, Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Tonnerre Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Nice setup, wish you a successful growing with this wall, and keep us updated with some nice pics from time to time. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebulon Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Gorgeous setup! Do you move the rack somewhere safe for winter? Greetings, Jarkko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kisscool_38 Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) Sebulon said: Gorgeous setup! Do you move the rack somewhere safe for winter? Thanks. The wall stays outdoor all year round, even in winter. The mexican rack stays also outdoor all the year on this window, but it is protected from nocturnal frost by being between the window and the shutters. Edited February 21, 2018 by kisscool_38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pila Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Hi Aymeric, That is a great setup you have made! What (brand) is the solar powered pump setup you use? and how does the water get to all the pots? regards Pim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kisscool_38 Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 (edited) It is a 12V pump that can lift up water to 1m10 that is saled in garden centers for fish ponds (I can't remember the brand, I have to check). Water is distributed to all the pots of the higher lane. Then when those pots are full, water flows down from one pot to the 2 pots just below (that's why they are alterned). Edited February 21, 2018 by kisscool_38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudo klasovity Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 (edited) Wow! Your pingwall looks kissably cool , Aymeric. Great work with the solar panel and the pump , too. Always nice to see technology in service of the nature, very elaborate set-up, thanx for sharing! Maybe something similar will work for some of my sundews (with some adjustments, of course). Edited April 29, 2010 by dudo klasovity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vraev Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 fantastic setup. wow!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peabody Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 I use a small mains powered pond pump and "leaky hose" to keep some of my ordinary plants (Blueberry bushes etc.) watered in the summer. The pump is in a small plastic container that is fitted with a mini ball **** valve to maintain the water height. I leave it running constantly but it could easily be on a timer. It works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Straubmuller Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 Indeed, very nice setup! Regards, Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantas Posted December 25, 2013 Report Share Posted December 25, 2013 That's an old post but if u still have this wall how does water not flood pings and how does potting mix don't flow away with water? Is it possible to make that wall in Lithuania (average temperature in winter is -5C but sometimes we have more than -20C but really rarely)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kisscool_38 Posted December 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2013 This setup is now down. It did not resist to damage of time. I made another one that is simplier to clean, water level is also simplier to adjust, and it better resists to frost during winter. I'll make new pictures next spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantas Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 (edited) im going to buy panel called HG1 and plant some Pings in it http://www.hghellogr...ssName=��ֱ�̻�ϵ�� Edited December 27, 2013 by Mantas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantas Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 What species were u growing in that old wall, what in new one, did any specias die or stardet to grow better than in pots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kisscool_38 Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I'm growing all temperate species on it. It's not just a matter of better growing (although non stagnant water seems to be better for them) but it's also much space saving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantas Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I have vulgaris and vulgaris'bicolor', they all grow in live sphagnum, will they be ok growing in mineral soil and is there any temperate Pings that don't like mineral but grow only in peat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kisscool_38 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Here is an update to my wall: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Daniel O. Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hi Aymeric, i really like your new wall and the first flowers. Regards, Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Growing Impeccable, something dedicated hobbyist. Congratulations and success there. Best regards, Rodrigo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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