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I used weather sealing tape for the glass panels inside the cabinet. I only used the tape with that free edge to seal my door gaps. I'm holding humidity well in mine.
I used these in my rudsta tall cabinet: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07Q6PWK5V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
I'm not sure where you are based but they are from amazon UK.
I have thisin my rudsta wide and plants are thriving with just the one. its not UK but may provide a good starting place!
My husband and I put our Rudsta wide together this weekend and it has maintained humidity well so far. We weatherstripped the sides and then used black electric tape over it and over the rest of the frame. The tape is flexible so you can use it to cover the gaps on either side of the doors and it doesn't impede their ability to open and close.
For the middle we used this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081381GFR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
We have a Rudsta Tall that we did all this with as well and it holds humidity like a champ despite us living in the desert!
I got these to attach to the back of my GE bar light but it fell off and caused significant damage to some of my plants. But it was the adhesive’s fault, not the magnet. So then I took both adhesive sides and stuck them together then smeared Gorilla Glue all the way around the joint and let it cure over night. Now there’s a magnet facing the lamp and the ceiling. Hasn’t budged since with a constant 95% humidity, 80 degree Fahrenheit.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IYFOAWM?ref_=cm_sw_r_ud_dp_S7YYWVPTG3QED2D415C0
Best way to stablish humidity is a humidifier that you can set to maintain a specific humidity level. I tried fountains, pebble trays, misting, etc, since I wanted to avoid getting a humidifier but eventuallt I gave in and I never looked back.
This is the one I ended up getting, a bit pricey but it's worth it, goes weeks without needing to be refilled and keeps my humidity above 75 consistently.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09JSR83S2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This looks great! I have the same cabinet and ended up drilling on the bottom right back corner. These have been lifesavers for organizing in the cabinet.
Barrina! In yellow. The "white" are much pinker than you'd think. I ordered both so I could test. Yellow is really just a normal warm yellow like a standard light.
Barrina T5 Grow Lights, Full Spectrum, 2ft 80W (8 x 10W, 500W Equivalent), LED Grow Light Strip for Greenhouse, Plant Grow Shelf, Plug and Play Easy Installation, Yellow, 8-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V6YJKR6/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_9NB77MRQVH78P19JVMCF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It’s an Amazon joint! I was having a hard time finding something to fit since gloriosums grow sideways. Here’s the link (and if that’s not working you can search for gardenbasix 11” oval planter) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B092VLFLDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FK8JADH9G22TD0CG7NG0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Limited-time deal: Reptile Humidifier, Misting System for Reptile Terrariums, Automatic Misting System with Adjustable Spray Nozzles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KX9YFWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dl_7Y8ZF95KD461NYW3C2CG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This is the mister I’m trying first. I don’t mind hand misting most of the time but if I travel I need something ready to fo
I bought an Elechomes off of Amazon. With this one you can adjust to warm air mist. That way I don't have to have my heat mat inside cabinet. You can also Alexa control it or Cellphone control. Here's the link. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MFDZT8B?ref\_=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_ud\_dp\_BQ26Y9JPNJ06EX8FYXYF
I have the Fluval Plant Light. It’s super flat, and extremely customizable with 5 individually controlled color temperatures, dimmable and programmable to mimic sunrise and sunset. 💜💜
No clue if they are the best but I’m using these
Limited-time deal: Grow Light Strips, LED 150-Bulb 3500K Dimmable Full Spectrum Plant Growing Lamp Bars for Indoor Plants Hydroponic Veg Succulent Seedling, Daisy-Chain Design https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0995V8661/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dl_6ZJE2QB27RDEE8W0P9DZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
They don’t fit in running perpendicular but if you put them at an angle they all fit. I run them for 9 hours a day and plants are all happy. They can burn plants so make sure you don’t put sensitive ones at the top of the cabinet
There are some available in Barrina's Amazon shop that are 1ft. Here is the link to the exact ones I ordered. I attached them using these teeny, yet freakishly strong magnets.
These are the ones I’m using in my Fabrikor wide.
Barrina T5 Grow Lights, Full Spectrum, 2ft 40W (4 x 10W, 500W Equivalent), LED Grow Light Bulbs, Plant Lights for Indoor Plants, Greenhouse, Plug and Play, 4-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0814LNBHH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DK53Y8QTGXYSX8V557Y6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I’m only using 2 of them currently on the top. My hoya pubicalyx is going bananas on the bottom. My baby PPP is also doing well on the bottom. I’ve got peperomia & African violets on the shelf set in the middle as well as a few props and a heartleaf fern. All seem perfectly content in that light so far.
No, thank you! That’s why I posted! If I’m spending $500 on a set up it better be amazing! I swapped out the fan for [this one](www.amazon.com/dp/B00IJ2J2K0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EHAYV3BNG3SEDHMT8BR3)
But not sure what set of the barrina lights to get! There are a few options. I want them for my baby monsteras and pink princess philo
I love this fountain! Bought two already. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QTUJXS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
You can use a lot of kind of door strips. The link below is from the Dutch Amazon webshop but something like this will work. Should not be too thick as otherwise the doors won't close. And it's not important that it exactly matches as some wholes also are good for ventilation. But this will help for sure. Add soms plants and you will easily reach like 70%
Sealing tape for doors and windows, 12 m, D-profile, self-adhesive waterproof sealing strips, rubber seal, window gaps against cold drafts, sound insulation, foam tape, white https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B07NYQFXSX/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_QM88MBCA5377D8JYRTSZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Don't drill on the glass, it would shatter.
I drilled a hole at the top of mine. I also swapped out all the glass shelving and replace them with metal shelving to improve the airflow. (Rubbermaid shelf, this one is a little bit big, so I had to shave off half a cm off the side).
I find that having a timer for the humidifier works too.
I made them myself with armature wire!! I use this stuff and some pliers, I basically just wrap it around a pot of whatever size I’m making it, and secure it in the back by wrapping the wire around itself, then make a little C shaped loop that is the part that actually latches onto the hook!
I found a cute corner shelf on Amazon that comes in white and black let me find it!
Convenience Concepts Xtra Storage 3 Tier Corner Folding Metal Corner Shelf, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FVV6UCE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BJWNFJWYCXV2K8YTVYYG?psc=1
of course! i got them online from the container store! when you check out, you can get them cut to a custom length, so i got the 12x3 size cut to 26”. i used L shaped brackets to hang the shelves
the lights are zip tied to the shelf and the fans are screwed on to the bottoms of the shelves (one facing up and one down to circulate airflow).
I’m using this light bar. You can open up the plastic housing and put a strong magnet inside each end. Then place another strong magnet on the outside of the glass to hold it up. The light has a slight pinkish hue, but it’s not offensive. It kept my plants going in a dark basement all winter with no casualties!
Feit Electric GLP24FS/19W/LED Full Spectrum Plant Grow Light, 24" Dual 19W https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077L4K12Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_M6A85RF836JM0QZ77KWF?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
What do you mean putting them together like removing the glass panels from the sides that are next to each other?! I never considered that actually, I wonder how feasible that would be construction wise like maybe it wouldn’t be too easy to keep them sealed as a unit if that makes sense 🧐 it’s an interesting concept though lol. I don’t mind them being separate cabinets though, they still sort of give the illusion of being one big cabinet, but it might be nice if the plants in the center had more space to grow sideways too…. Who knows lol if you try out that weather stripping them together thing you should report back and tell me how it goes 🤠
As for the spice racks they work really really nicely actually! They’re holding up a fair amount of weight. I have 4 inch pots in them and they fit PERFECTLY including saucers to catch excess water, so I don’t have to take the plants out to water them! I have a 5.5 inch pot sitting over one of the racks and it doesn’t fit inside the little rack but it does hover perfectly over it, so it’s not perfect but it’s working ok lol. So I feel like the racks are definitely perfect for smaller pots!! It’s perfect for my Hoyas :) I’m using these spice racks
The lights I’m using are theseGE grow strips! I feel like they work pretty nicely, the Hoyas sitting on the top racks are sun stressing quite nicely! But the stuff at the bottom of the cabinet isn’t getting burnt so they definitely seem to have just the right amount of power for the use I need them for!
Plant Grow Light 6 Packs T5 Samsung＆Full Spectrum 3500K 6500K＆Red LED with Auto Cycle Timer 3/6/12Hours Dual Channel 4 Brightness Level Growing Lamp for Indoor Plants from Seeding to Harvest https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B086W1KK2B/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_K7WCS0JF0VBD4TD6H950?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I have used these lights in all my indoor greenhouses currently.
I repainted the cabinet with chalk paint both inside and outside and I waterproofed the inside with polyurethane- the wire mesh thingies that came originally attached to the glass panels, I removed those and stapled them into the back of the cabinets as you can see, I use those as a sort of rack system to hang my Hoyas off of :) I custom make wire pot holders out of armature wire, which just hook onto the rack so I can display my Hoyas and use up all the space inside the cabinet.
I have GE 40w LED bar lights in each cabinet and WiFi controlled humidifiers that run on a schedule
This cabinet is particularly awesome because it comes with built in storage underneath so I can keep all my planty supplies nice and handy and out of the way 🤩 I love my cabinet so I had to share lol
Hi, on the top it's best to use magnetic hooks, works really great with IKEA cabinets. This is a link to Amazon Netherlands but it's just to give you an idea. You can hang really a lot in them as they can handle about 6kg and they are small:
Wukong Magnetic Hook, Extra Strong, Black, 8 kg (18 lbs), Powerful Super Strong Neodymium Magnet Hook, Removable to Refrigerator, Closing Compartments, Tool Holder for Kitchen, Bathroom, Garage, Office, 8 Pieces https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B08MBZ42MY/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_WCGCRDEMPE03RJ9PV5M4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
For the top shelf I used magnetic hooks, but for the glass shelves I used this tape https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YB1ZXG6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1. So far it's held up for around a year and a half without any issues. However, I don't have a humidifier running so my humidity fluctuates from ~40-70%. Some people have reported issues getting it to stick when the levels are consistently higher. They're very lightweight though, if you keep the glass shelves you could easily just tie them to the shelf with fishing line for a little extra security. I was going to do that as well for some peace of mind, but the tape has held up so nicely I never bothered to go back and do it lol.
Barrina T5 Grow Lights, Full... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VD1884R?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
These guys. 2 on top, but I only have magnetic spice racks against the back, no shelves, & I think even my plants on the bottom do just fine!
I used the monios T8 ones for both of mine. Amazon Link I debated between these and the barinna but picked the monios because they are more yellow in tone and it looked more like sunlight in my house. I found this breakdown extremely helpful in deciding as well. Different Grow Light Options for Ikea Greenhouse
These are my favorite so far, I have tried quite a few but these on the intermittent spray work great! I start them once a day, usually in the mornings when I make my rounds!
Mini Cool Mist Humidifier, USB... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C8PWKFF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Nice set up! I’m curious about comparing light set ups with what I’m building. My greenhouse that I’m building is specifically for orchids as well. I started by installing a cheaper light, the CXhome 144 leds T5 grow light (first link). When I took a light meter reading I was only registering between 140 to 100 foot candles, so pretty low. I just picked up eecoo YB 1000W grow light to upgrade (second link). I’m curious what your light levels read at? I’m trying to pair up my orchids with the light levels recommended on the website for Andy’s orchids…
Sure thing! AC Infinity MULTIFAN S7-P, Quiet Dual 120mm AC-Powered Fan with Speed Control, UL-Certified for Receiver DVR Playstation Xbox Component Cooling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ6VNII/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_WS01BDJQDKCDPZRRVW80
I used two types of weather stripping: this one for the stationary parts (sides and back) foam weather stripping and something like this for the doors door weather stripping. Made a huge difference for humidity levels!
I use these in my wide Rudsta, I attached them with metal hooks and they have 3 different (low, medium, high) modes:
This is what I sued for my Rudsta wide.
Side glasses: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07WGTHBSC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_Y1Q6QWDESV6Z0WD53R2D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Doors: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08PQJZ337?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B095VMQ5LR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&th=1 (past 6 months) and have been very happy with them. I took off the metal grate and they blend in pretty well. In my first greenhouse I have 4 in the 120mm size, but that was overkill and it dries out the plants quickly. In my second, I have three of the 80mm and that's working much better. You can sightly hear them when the doors are open but it's totally silent when the doors are closed. Depending on where you place them you also might need a USB extender cord, the one it comes with is quite short.
EEKA HOME Magnetic Shelf,Magnetic Spice Rack for Refrigerator,Magnetic Stove Shelf Fridge Storage Organizer For Kitchen ,Spice Rack for Cabinet,Space Container,Drill free (Black, 2 Pack) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B084V2DKGN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_FRJ5ZA2KTQZSP53EYG3N?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
These are my all time favourite magnetic shelves for rudsta! I’m sure there is something equivalent on US amazon; Mastercraft also makes magnetic shelves for tools etc, so you may have luck finding something similar at a hardware store too!
This shop on Etsy also makes customized shelves for Rudsta wide! They are on vacation right now but I am going to be getting one when they come back!
Amazon!
Pots: 5 Pack Lazy Flower pots Water... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076M57M88?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Magnet hooks: Magnetic Hooks,Tohoer Heavy Duty... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TWH3JPH?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I'm assuming almost any type of fan will work since the fan is just used to promote airflow.
Personally I'm the following fan and magnetic arm-mount
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00G059G86/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1165980447/ikea-cabinet-greenhouse-80mm-fan-arm?ref=yr_purchases
You have got the same problem that I had. I got recommended and used these:
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B088QTY92J/ref=cm_sw_r_apanp_GxqVJFYGkviIY
honestly, as real growing lamps, they are kinda okish, because they have quite a low output of the necessary wavelengths (you need certain blues and reds, which are the maxima of absorption of clorophyll), but they are enough for tropical plants, which do not need that much light to begin with. I get constantly new leafs/growth on my plants (philodendrons, calatheas, monstera ardiasonii, pilea, and even a strelitzia, which is quite fond of a lot of light grew quite well under these)
2 Disclaimers:
They fit in a milsbo tall, and are 40 cm long, but I am not shure about a rudsta.
The power supply they come with is kinda crap. It has an integrated dimmer/timer (only 6/8/12h and always on), but when it looses power, the standart-setting is off. So there is now way to use them with a smart outlet etc., because after they shut off, you need to turn them on manually when you want to have them on again. Personally, I just got a simple Powersupply without timer or dimmer (they were on max settings anyways) and used a smart home outlet for time controll.
The light came with hooks, but I'd really love for it to be flush with the top of the cabinet. I tried these command strips that are good up to 16 pounds on this light, but it came crashing down. Not sure exactly how much the light weighs, but it doesn't feel more than 10 pounds.
Hey! I’m in the same situation! I want to have everything going thru my smart power board.
I’ve found this https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09CPKT9QL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_QMVY0ZM0AN2RSC7QYV5Y?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It’s 30cm tall tho, which is WAY too big for me but what I’d like.
Maybe I need to find someone who knows electronics to fiddle w an exisiting mini humidifier to make it only on when the power is on?
These are my go to, they are LED and don’t burn my rare plants, come in 1 or 2 ft packs. They come in white or yellow. Be aware the white are slightly pink and the yellow are almost white.
I now use these and I love them. I keep them running 24/7 because I can set a relative humidity percentage and it will turn on/off depending on what it senses (I will say its not always exact and I have set the % lower than what I actually want). These are also top fill compared to the cumbersome levoit.
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I'd say I refill the one in my Rudsta once every 2-ish weeks and the one in my Milsbo once a month (milsbo is easier to weather strip/seal). Pictures of each cabinet here
It is currently unavailable but there a plenty other ones on amazon. I trust the humidifier to keep things where they need to be and only really check the humidity when I'm doing plant chores / staring waiting for new leaves :)
Thank you so much! Here’s the link to the lights I’m using. I am liking them a lot so far. They give off a nice warm light (no blue/pink/purple tint) and are super lightweight. For now I have them attached to the glass shelves with adhesive pads that came in the box. I plan to later change to magnets instead (similar to how I have the top shelf light hanging).
My only worry with the lights is that the adhesive will fail in high humidity & lights will fall, damaging plants on the way down. I’ve had it this way for a few weeks now though and it’s doing fine. But I’d recommend a different method to attach these if you left the glass shelving in like I did. I don’t imagine the adhesive pads being a solid long term solution.
Monios-L T8 LED Grow Light 2FT, 144W(6×24W) High Output Plant Grow Light Strip, Full Spectrum Sunlight Replacement with Reflectors for Indoor Plant, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QFPBQDR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_H4QYAM3M45CJVMP7T6VV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I'm using something like this . It's paintable. I use it inside the case and out to hide the cable runs down the back side of the case to the outlet.
Barrina LED Under Cabinet Lighting, 12 inches, 5W 600LM 5000K, Super Bright, Separately Controllable Shop Light, Strip Lights Bar, Under Counter Lighting Fixture for Kitchen, Cupboard, 6-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V5VHG1V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_2N1EM4Q731X023CP6DNB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
These were the cool white and I like them.
Limited-time deal: Barrina T5 Grow Lights, Full Spectrum, 2ft 80W (8 x 10W, 500W Equivalent), LED Grow Light Bulbs, Plant Lights for Indoor Plants, Greenhouse, Plug and Play, 8-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VD1884R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_dl_3EZ9GWXMQMCP22993ES0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
These are the ones with the pink hue.
Before you buy any led lights you need to know what plants are you going to keep there and how many shelves if any are you going to install. There is a general rule regarding led lamps - the more wattage, the more powerful lamp and the greater distance between light and plant. It's important cos baggebo is small AF.
To give you an example : My bggebo is a prop station. I have four shelves and distance between lights and plants is approximately 5-10 cm. Only suitable source of light would be led stripes 14-18 wat per 1 meter. No less cos it would be not enough to sustain photosynthesis ( Yeelight is 3,75 wat per 1m) and no more cos it would burn my plants to ashes in such a close proximity. To evenly distribute light across the shelf I would need at least two rows, preferably three rows of light per shelf.
To give you another example: Here you have light recommendation for houseplants. As you can see aroids need 150-350 PPFD to grow nicely and not to burn. Now let's have a look at 65 wat lamp suggested by our fellow redditor. Pictures show that lamp gives 290 PPFD at the distance of 45 cm from the lamp, in the centre. . Above that is a death zone for many tropical foliage plants. It's half of baggebo..... Only high and very high light plants would grow healthy close to the lamp. If you really wanted such a strong light for tropical foliage you would have to hang rather small plants on the walls of baggebo where light intensity is lower.
Magnetic Shelf these seem to be popular or you can use the disc magnets to attach to grow lights
Oh sure, yeah. I'm just looking for extras. Eventually I'm gonna add some wall grid on the back of mine and I'm thinking I'll use more of the same brackets to do so.
This stuff: Black Weather Stripping Seal Strip for Doors/Windows 19.68 Feet, Self-Adhesive Rubber Seal Strip Soundproofing Weatherstrip Gap Blocker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092V9RF7D/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_9Y4EH63RH6Z6R4BG7RDM
And then I used this for the middle of the door, found that tip in this group, actually: TAROSE Weather Stripping, Silicone Door Seal Strip Door, Window, Transparent 16 Feet Long (Width 25mm) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XRVBSYC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_NABTN326FXFBDCFTZQ67?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Hi! This is the humidifierThis is the humidifier!! It works great. It has a humidistat and I keep it on 70% (had the doors open for a while in the pic, so it dropped to 49%). I only have to fill the water tank once a week.
I got the shel on the right from Marshall’s :)
I think using ceramic planters would help with the aesthetic, but it looks nice as is.
For the hard water- I don't water my plants in thw cabinet, I remove them, let them drain and replace them on little pee plates (I use these) if they're still drippy. You can also look into shelf liners like these that may be exactly what you're looking for!
I have wide Milsbo with these, works well and I like that you can add more if needed and change configuration. Probably for tall Milsbo I would use more strips also on vertical edges to get more even light distribution.
I used this one. It seems the price has gone up slightly.
I used this weather stripping in the front middle and front corners. Even with 70% + humidity it’s stayed on fine and the clear color looks good from a distance!
This is what I am using now. Litever Grow LED Light Strip Kits for Plants, 45W, Full Spectrum White Grow Lights, Easy Installation. Good for Indoor Plant Grow Shelf, Greenhouse, Grow Cabinets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F39BNB6/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_K81MVW3FCK9KFYW9KYAB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It's a really nice light, I love the timers (can do a 12 hour) however if you have the same unit I have it doesn't fit. I've had to put them on angles.
I've had these up before. I had one set on the top and one set on the bottom. They couldn't be connected (I don't think) so I had to turn each on and off every day. I like my lights on for 12 hours and this one only went to 8 hours on it's timer.
Mosthink LED Plant Grow Light Strips Full Spectrum for Indoor Plants with Auto ON / Off Timer, 48 LEDs / 4 Dimmable Levels, Sunlike Grow Lamp for Hydroponics Succulent, 2 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082PJJC8S/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_P6BKKXTA38XW61J1MQTN?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I got (these lights)[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SLTQ6HB/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_2Z9E1ESFHMEH467FRQ8W?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1]off of Amazon and have had them for a month so far. They are a warm white and my plants are loving them, I've had many new leaves already!
I use these Barrina grow lights. I’ve bought both the white and yellow. The white has a very slight pink tint to them and the yellow definitely look yellow.
Great setup! I just did a similar project and I’d recommend weather stripping , a hygrometer, and computer fans for air circulation! I also added DIY pebble trays to boost humidity
I use this one
I’m have an aerQ sensor set up and have the humidifier plugged into a smart outlet so it automatically controls the humidifier. So far I’ve been able to get mine up to 100%, with water condensing on the glass.
I use this one for my grow lights that are outside of my greenhouse, and this one for the lights, reptile fogger, and fans inside my greenhouse. I tried to get a wifi controlled powerstrip, but it wasn't compatible with my wifi, so I stuck with the mechanical ones. I haven't had any issues with either.
Ooh! I don't have specific experience with this one but you can easily slide something on the inside between the shelves and walls to keep humidity in.
Something like these maybe (you can cut to size and fasten with zip ties).
Shelf Liners for Wire Shelf Liner Set of 4 - Frosted Clear (18-Inch-by-36-Inch) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M8I39C8/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_X0A38MD9Q69M57RVB7VN
Hi everyone! A week ago I decided to get my first ikea cabinet and slowly it’s taking its shape… as you can see I don’t have any super rare plant but so far I’m happy with it. There are a few questions I would like yo ask you since many of you will have way more experience than me. I’m currently using these grow lights: grow lights .There are 4 intensity levels and I have them working from 8am-8pm in the first 2 levels. Do you guys think is ok? As you can see my bottom level doesn’t have any light yet because this room has a lot of bright light and obvs I want to change the glass shelves.
Do you also think the plants are so close to each other? Today I want to add a second fan on the highest level for my begonias.
Thanks for your time!!
Hi, I used these but I stuck them on upside down! Then for the bottom I got some stackable cupboard organisers but they were a bit wide so I awkwardly balanced it on its side with a pot I had to make the pot taller this is the Amazon link to them
Hi, I used these but I stuck them on upside down! Then for the bottom I got some stackable cupboard organisers but they were a bit wide so I awkwardly balanced it on its side with a pot I had to make the pot taller, this is the Amazon link to them
I only have one fan in each at the moment, it’s all ended up costing so much that I thought I’d grab the very basics first to get it up and running! Just been looking at stackable kitchen cupboard organisers and I think that’s the way I’m going to go! Like these as well as the other shelves. I have magnetic hooks and discs holding the lights and fans up so may also look at something I can hang!
I have a detolf too. I swapped out the glass shelves with wire ones to increase circulation. I also recommend these fans from Amazon. Weather stripping will help with humidity too
I don't have any pictures where the setup is visible, but this here is the unit I personally use. it sits behind my greenhouse shelf & the hose runs up into a 2" inlet I added to the shelf before I put it together. If yours doesn't have any holes drilled for plumbing or lighting you can probably just set it on the bottom shelf & run it up into the other shelves.
Nope! The weather stripping in the cracks is mostly about humidity.
On the Rudsta, the metal back, top, and bottom are very thin and will conduct heat to the outside of the cabinet. Other people are suggesting that you generate heat with a seedling mat, soil heating wire, or reptile heater. I’m suggesting that you also add insulation to the metal surfaces to help keep that heat inside the cabinet.
This is the sort of thing you can apply to the back of the cabinet and the underside of the top of the cabinet: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FZWJZGP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I’ve been dealing with the same issue with my cabinet, and I think I found an acceptable solution (though you need a smart plug and time to set an obnoxious number of routines). I got this lamp base and these heat bulbs (I’m in the US but imagine you could find comparable products). I set it up on my bottom shelf and have been playing around with timing, but it seems like running it for 10 minutes every hour keeps it warm enough for my mostly unfussy plants, even though the temperature still fluctuates a lot. I definitely had to play around with it and will continue to, but I think it’s working well enough.
So, I'm in the US, not the UK, but I figured I'd toss in my 2 cents in case it's helpful for you. I have a tall Rudsta and I bought these lights for it-- they are great, were the perfect size, don't get hot, and can be daisy-chained together. Looks like they will be back in stock soon.
I also bought these lights for another area of my house, and I thought they were the same as the others (which were out of stock at the time). Although they are the same shape and size as the original lights I bought, they aren't warm white (more cool white) and they get a LOT hotter.
I hope this helps :)
This is what I used. It helps fill in the gaps at 3mm on the edges, but still leaving enough room for air to circulate a little, and putting it down the midline on one door it does seal up the space between the doors really well (have to open and close both doors at the same time though). The 5mm might be better if you want a thicker seal though.
Thank you. AC Infinity MULTIFAN S7, Quiet Dual 120mm USB Fan, UL-Certified for Receiver DVR Playstation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JLV4BWC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ZSD6SKZ772CRJX7DVDFS
Thanks. Barrina T5 Grow Lights, Full Spectrum, 2ft 80W (8 x 10W, 500W Equivalent), LED Grow Light Bulbs, Plant Lights for Indoor Plants, Greenhouse, Plug and Play, 8-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VD1884R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_X9CXKAJZJDRK8K5N7034
If you want to use that for shelving you’ll need this:bracket.
I suggest getting some washers to help prevent you from over tightening.
I just got cheap ones from Amazon, I don't need super strong lights. They suit my needs
Barrina T5 Grow Lights, Full Spectrum, 2ft 80W (8 x 10W, 500W Equivalent), LED Grow Light Bulbs, Plant Lights for Indoor Plants, Greenhouse, Plug and Play, 8-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VD1884R/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_4P5QJA19E4GEBN21QP6X?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
cable ties to a magnetic hook for the top fan, the bottom fan is just tied to the wire shelf . I didn't use the glass shelves. These are the magnetic hooks https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NVSQQR6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I researched a lot before finally purchasing these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q7WYMHL?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Although they're supposed to, mine didn't come with a connector to link the two 1ft lights. Luckily, I still had some left over from my Barrina 2ft lights so I used those. I didn't bother using the crappy 3M tape it came with. Instead, I used the tape that came with my Barrina lights and they seem to be sticking to the top of my cabinet pretty well so far.
I also connected these t5 lights to a spare t8 Barrina 2 foot light and put it in the corner vertically. Now that I'm thinking about it, I don't know if it's actually safe/smart to do that but it works well and helps to supplement light to the plants at the bottom of my cabinet.
Hi! So the fans I currently have I would not recommend only because it has a button to turn it on, versus a switch. Therefore, I cannot use a timer or smart plug for them and I have to manually turn it on/off. I have read that others bought this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ6VNII/ for their greenhouse cabinet. I am going to try this one out soon! These cords are so thin where you can just feed it through the side of the back panel and not need to drill any holes (but make sure you feed it through the side while putting the cabinet together). Have fun! It’s all a learning experience and you will find what works and doesn’t work for you as you go. I already changed mine up quite a bit.
Thanks! The lights are T5 Barrina and here is a link for the fan.
Hello! I’ve got my Rudsta wide set up for various orchid species and use the 4ft Barrina T5 LED grow lights in yellow. I’ve found I’m able to get a nice light intensity gradient and have been successfully growing small vandas and cattleyas up top, oncidiums around the middle with Phals and other low light plants near the bottom. The Amazon listing has a chart showing PAR values according to distance and number of lights, which I used to decide where and how many lights I need. I’ve been pretty happy with them so far! Barrina T5 Grow Lights, Full Spectrum, 2ft 80W (8 x 10W, 500W Equivalent), LED Grow Light Strip for Greenhouse, Plant Grow Shelf, Plug and Play Easy Installation, Yellow, 8-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V6YJKR6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_9W7RMW3MJVCTKX503EXT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Sure! I bought these cause it had 3 lights, but id probably go with one with four next time so i could put some plant on the bottom open shelf. The only problem i have with it, is it does not work with the automated powerstrip i use to turn everything on at certain times. It has a setting for timed lights, but it was noted to be a bit unreliable.
Type in on Amazon “desk water fountain”
Small water fountains: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089QZ64YQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_V4ZAKE81H5863W9VS20T?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I got a cat water fountain and it works great with and without weather stripping. Cheaper than the strictly aesthetic fountains and I kinda dig the colored glow I get from it. Plus I just hide it behind a plant anyway.
LED Grow Light Bars for Indoor Plants Plant Grow Lamp with Red/Blue Spectrum Growth Light Strip with Power Switch Wire + Cables for Greenhouse Plant Grow Shelf (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PKSG12N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_F8EJFVZF4MGCEQENGSH5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
These ones. I don’t know if they’re good or anything as when I brought them I didn’t really know what I was doing but I have had them in situ several months with no problems and the plants are growing well. Xxx
I think I could switch to the foam style for around the doors, but the open space at the top of the glass on each side panel is my biggest concern. It's a small gap and I don't think I could squash the foam stuff down inside it. What have others used? I found this on Amazon and thought it might work. Looks thinner than many others. Thoughts?
I just ordered these
I think they are roughly 1/2" short on either side so I plan to add l-shaped brackets to each corner so that they can rest on the existing shelf support squares.
Can update when they arrive on Friday!
No worries! Ya here is the link to the lights: Feit Electric GLP24FS/19W/LED Dual Full LED Plant Grow Tube Light, 1.73” H x 23.33” L x 4.9” D, 450 Nm Blue, 655 Nm Red Spectrum https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077L4K12Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_CJ8R0PWAW3FEC60DG50J?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
These are my shelves: https://www.containerstore.com/s/elfa/components/elfa-ventilated-shelving/graphite-elfa-ventilated-wire-shelves/123d?productId=11012808 They didn’t need any modifications as they come in the right size to fit inside the cabinet with about an inch on each side
I got these 15w panels on Amazon - they have a bit of red, but I'm pretty sure they have the blue option too. They're actually just a bit too bright for my Calatheas, but perfect for other plants. (I have one mounted under each of 3 shelves, not using the 4th shelf)
SONGMICS Cabinet Shelf... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G78S5Z8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I got it off amazon. I would say... spray with rustoleum because my other one rusted in the prop box. I would spray my plants in the box so the metal got wet sometimes
I actually got it from Walmart, it’s clear silicone strips that are meant for the bottom of a door, i couldn’t find the Walmart listing any more on their site so I found something similar on amazon! This looks a bit better quality and you get more than I did for a better price lol! weather strips
Here’s a closer image as to why I don’t like mine so much you can see the adhesive it just wasn’t that good of quality so I will eventually replace it but it does the job for now!! up-close pic of Walmart weather strip
I did more research, and I was able to find grow lights that can be used without the included timer. Here is the link below in case someone run into the same issue:
Litever Grow LED Light Strip Kits for Plants, 45W, Full Spectrum White Grow Lights, Easy Installation. Good for Indoor Plant Grow Shelf, Greenhouse, Grow Cabinets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F39BNB6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_YSWG2A14AQZ8SXTX9HRA