Plug sized
🌸 Blc. Warden Glen × Shiffon 'Unique Titanma' Terrarium Care Sheet (Vented Setup)
Overview:
This Cattleya alliance hybrid is prized for its bold, large flowers—often with ruffled lips and a rich fragrance. While it’s not a miniature orchid, younger or recently divided plants can do well in a vented terrarium, provided it’s large enough and well-ventilated.📏 Size & Growth Habit
Type: Epiphytic hybrid orchid (Cattleya alliance)
Mature Size: 25–40 cm tall (plus flower spike)
Growth Habit: Upright, with thick pseudobulbs and leathery leaves
Space Needs: Best suited for large or tall vented terrariums
💡 Light Requirements
Intensity: Bright, filtered light (2,000–3,500 foot-candles)
Best Placement: Close to east- or southeast-facing window, or under orchid-grade grow lights (12–14 hrs/day)
Caution: Avoid direct midday sun to prevent leaf burn
🌡 Temperature & Humidity
Daytime: 22–30°C
Nighttime: 14–18°C
Humidity: 50–75% (can tolerate lower for short periods with good watering)
Airflow: Crucial—ventilation must be consistent to prevent fungal issues
💧 Watering & Moisture
Watering Frequency: Every 5–7 days in warm weather, less during cool/rest periods
Water Quality: Use rainwater, distilled, or RO water
Drying Out: Let media or mount nearly dry between waterings
Drainage: Must be excellent—never let roots sit in stagnant water
🌱 Mounting & Medium
Mounting: Possible on cork bark for smaller divisions, but humidity must stay high
Potting: Mini orchid pot or net pot with medium to coarse bark, perlite, and a touch of charcoal
Terrarium Setup: Raise pot or mount above drainage layer (e.g., LECA or gravel) to avoid moisture accumulation
🌬 Airflow
This hybrid requires ventilation in a terrarium:
Use vent holes, mesh lids, or micro-fans
Crack open the lid daily if humidity builds
Stagnant air = pseudobulb rot and fungal spots
🌸 Flowering & Rest
Bloom Size: 10–12 cm (approx.) with showy lips and a sweet fragrance
Bloom Season: Spring to summer (varies)
Rest Period: Slight dormancy in winter; reduce watering and fertilizer
🌿 Fertilizer
Type: Balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20 or 30-10-10 during growth)
Frequency: Every 2 weeks during active growth; monthly in winter
Strength: Diluted to 1/4–1/2 strength
⚠️ Common Issues
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Wrinkled pseudobulbs | Underwatering or root loss | Adjust watering, inspect roots |
| Fungal spots | High humidity + poor air | Increase airflow, treat with fungicide |
| No flowers | Low light or overfeeding nitrogen | Increase light, adjust fertilizer NPK balance |
✅ Tips for Terrarium Success
Use a large, vented terrarium or tall orchidarium
Choose a division, seedling, or compact growth form to start
Allow good airflow and evaporation—essential for Cattleya types
Avoid constant wetness at the base of pseudobulbs
Place where you can monitor and adjust light and humidity easily