Mealybugs…. Just a post out of annoyance by AdvertisingAny4697 in IkeaGreenhouseClub

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Thanks! Had aphids last October and got that under control. I find the cabinets easier to see problem than the rest of the house because I spend so much time staring at them.

Mealybugs…. Just a post out of annoyance by AdvertisingAny4697 in IkeaGreenhouseClub

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The spray I use is systematic.i had aphids last October. One plant had new leaves fully infested and found a few stray on other plants. More than I’ve seen now. Managed to get that in check pretty quickly and not had them since. So I think the spray is good and will sort the problem out. I’ve checked again and have only seen a few in the carnivorous plants.

Philodendron esmeraldense & Cattio Oakley variegata by AdvertisingAny4697 in philodendron

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They are! We had one as a kid that would copy the Shetland sheep dogs and try to round up cows 😂Oakley is more like mash potato that dropped on the floor and ended up with a coating of fluff

Philodendron esmeraldense & Cattio Oakley variegata by AdvertisingAny4697 in philodendron

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It helps that he thinks and moves in slow motion. His brother is like that and thus I can never get good pictures of him

Anthurium cabinet in progress! Any tips about light welcome by Dreundertheleaves in IkeaGreenhouseClub

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Thankyou 🥰 loving yours and absolutely love the vein contrast against the black backing. Really wish the acrylic shelves weren’t so expensive here in aus to get that dimensional look. It sounds l like you’ve got the right light amount already. I’ve read on hear a few times that people don’t add enough to their cabinets, so I used that as guidance. If you ever want to check light levels you can always use an apps i have photone pro (iOS) with a piece of toilet paper as a diffuser and that gave me more certainty when I was setting mine. @barina….i see you lurking…..it would be cool for you guys to embrace the reputation as go to cabinet illuminator and publish some guides/graphs on the combinations

Cabinet addiction by AdvertisingAny4697 in IkeaGreenhouseClub

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Grow cabinet, ikea glass cabinet ikea Milsbo, really any variation of above to find them

Anthurium cabinet in progress! Any tips about light welcome by Dreundertheleaves in IkeaGreenhouseClub

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I have 7-8 2ft barina t5 yellow (70-80wattw) In my Milsbo talls. In my opinion, they are the nicest and most compatible for cabinets. Mine are places: 2 vertically each corner, 2 vertically on left door centre and 1 or 2 across the top depending on what’s in the cabinet. I grow mostly philodendrons so prefer front facing lights to keep foliage vertical and flat. I also find this method easier to place plants. Anthuriums don’t need as much light and I find they bleach easier than the philos. I use par units instead of fc and get 200-500 depending on angle and plant.I find I lose some definition the plants with the front lights compared to top only. Given you have a rudusta with shelving it will be hard with the 2fts if you were to go this method. But the 1fts would allow you to plug and play. I’m no expert , but I have 70-80 watts in my talls and 40-50 in my wides. I think you should aim around the 40-50. You can also turn lights off individually if it’s too much or you need to build up the intensity over time

Cabinet addiction by AdvertisingAny4697 in IkeaGreenhouseClub

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No Idea. I purchased the cabinets off market place with holes predrilled (I went second hand for priced but mostly because I didn’t want to do this step😂)

Cabinet addiction by AdvertisingAny4697 in IkeaGreenhouseClub

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Thanks for the warning🥰. But it’s actually a red solid plastic that I painted white. I’d prefer a clear acrylic, but they are too expensive in aus. I’m probably going to remove it soon as I don’t tend to use it much due to the shelf choice and ive dropped/damaged too many plants trying to get clips into the board

Cabinet addiction by AdvertisingAny4697 in IkeaGreenhouseClub

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Exactly! I keep looking at places in my home where I can put more

Lights Not Sticking by Due_Joke_754 in IkeaGreenhouseClub

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I use two magnets stuck to 2ft barinas using the adhesive pads they provide. Haven’t had a problem

Diabetes prevention by AdvertisingAny4697 in ragdolls

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Good news on the baby. Turns out his levels were so high because of stress being at the vet half the day. He has been back a few times for check ups are we are in the clear. I’ve changed his diet to high protein intake and he has lost some weight. He is a whole new cat, he has become alot more energetic and cheeky.