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Humidity/misting in glasshouse

Hey gang,

I’m after some feedback and ideas.

I’m setting up the humidity/misting system in my glasshouse (replacing the temporary spray and timer setup).  Having spoken to a local horticultural supplier today it looks like I have 2x options.

Something to keep in mind is that this glasshouse is for growing Nepenthes and is about 8.5 x 12.5ft.  There will be a few other CP’s but they are not the priority.

So here are the 2 options I am looking at SO FAR:

Option 1:

Is to use a balance arm (artificial leaf) switch with multiple misting jets mounted throughout the glasshouse.  Basically a couple mounted facing up just over each bench and a few pointing down mounted to the highest point of the roof.

Pros – Cheaper

Cons – Too much moisture in the plants???  No direct control of humidity.

Option 2:

Use a humidistat with a single misting nozzle mounted just in front of the circulation fan.  Humidity drops, jet sprays mist, fan distributes mist throughout glasshouse, humidity rises.  Note that this fan will run 24/7.

Pros – Direct control of humidity.  No/little moisture on leaves of Neps???

Cons – Expensive

So what do you think?  Any other pros and cons I’ve missed?

I’m inclined to go option 1 as the humidistat in option 2 adds a heck of a lot of $$$ for a good one, however, I am a little worried about moisture on the leaves of my Neps?  Is it so much of an issue?

Thanks,

Aaron.
 
I don't have a greenhouse or glasshouse, But would be careful of mold, algae and fungus growing on leaves if they are continuously wet however if given a chance to dry off between they should be fine, I think. When I say dry off humid still needs to be up.

Joe
 
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