Wintering setup

[nurvbonsai]

Hi all,

This is my current wintering set up. I’m moving at the end of November into a house after living in the same place for 20 years so it may change how I continue this wintering season. The new place will have a garage but I don’t know if it’s heated or unheated, but I’m thinking most of these trees will continue to live indoors over the course of the winter.

Would you guys recommend a spider farmer light? My family jokes of how it looks like I was trying to run a nursery which they probably aren’t far off.

Any help or guidance is appreciated. I expect the jades will drop their leaves but I’m hoping they bounce back. Long live the porcelain sanctuary.

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

Congrats on your next place!

The set up as is seems ok given the heat mat is on a thermostat set at 65 to 75.

Jade types are pretty tough, so as long as the light, temperature and watering are in bounds all will be well.

My parents lived in Oak Ridge for many years They had a “semi heated” garage… residual heat from the HVAC system. Could get down in the high 30’s at times. It was pretty dry during mid winter. So watch water/humidity closely. An enclosure could help.

We have a Spiderfarmer and it’s a whole new level of light. Variable and the proper spectrum. Make a nice Christmas present.

Cheers
DSD sends

 

[nurvbonsai]

Congrats on your next place!

The set up as is seems ok given the heat mat is on a thermostat set at 65 to 75.

Jade types are pretty tough, so as long as the light, temperature and watering are in bounds all will be well.

My parents lived in Oak Ridge for many years They had a “semi heated” garage… residual heat from the HVAC system. Could get down in the high 30’s at times. It was pretty dry during mid winter. So watch water/humidity closely. An enclosure could help.

We have a Spiderfarmer and it’s a whole new level of light. Variable and the proper spectrum. Make a nice Christmas present.

Cheers
DSD sends

I only have one heat mat for the tent everything else is scattered around.

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

Sorry. In that case, looks like your best bet is to get a bigger heat mat or Daisy Chain smaller ones on the thermostat to cover all your plants. One can get or make vinyl tents pretty easy. Another similar light would work

If the garage has an accessible window that would also help.

Cheers
DSD sends

 

[nurvbonsai]

Congrats on your next place!

The set up as is seems ok given the heat mat is on a thermostat set at 65 to 75.

Jade types are pretty tough, so as long as the light, temperature and watering are in bounds all will be well.

My parents lived in Oak Ridge for many years They had a “semi heated” garage… residual heat from the HVAC system. Could get down in the high 30’s at times. It was pretty dry during mid winter. So watch water/humidity closely. An enclosure could help.

We have a Spiderfarmer and it’s a whole new level of light. Variable and the proper spectrum. Make a nice Christmas present.

Cheers
DSD sends

Thanks DSD. Are spider lights suspended somehow? Daisy chained? Don’t know any appropriate place to do that.

 

[nurvbonsai]

I did

Sorry. In that case, looks like your best bet is to get a bigger heat mat or Daisy Chain smaller ones on the thermostat to cover all your plants. One can get or make vinyl tents pretty easy. Another similar light would work

If the garage has an accessible window that would also help.

Cheers
DSD sends

i did find this picture on my phone

 

[JudyB]

I use these led panels, they are great and adjustable panel angles.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV1BXBYK?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3&th=1

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

Thanks DSD. Are spider lights suspended somehow? Daisy chained? Don’t know any appropriate place to do that.

Yes, they are usually suspended. You can daisy chain the majority of the models… there are quite a few. Usually we hand these from the ceiling joists.

i did find this picture on my phone

Oh boy, lots of questions. So sorry about this…

Image shows a non insulated garage. Also can’t see any electrical outlets in the image.

Are there any outlets, or is this part of an on going construction project. ( If so is the garage going to have electrical, insulated and drywalled?).

Finally Is this garage attached to a home?

Cheers
DSD sends

 

[JudyB]

Honestly with what I see of your tree species, looks like inside wintering is what you should be looking to work on.

 

[nurvbonsai]

Yes, they are usually suspended. You can daisy chain the majority of the models… there are quite a few. Usually we hand these from the ceiling joists.

Oh boy, lots of questions. So sorry about this…

Image shows a non insulated garage. Also can’t see any electrical outlets in the image.

Are there any outlets, or is this part of an on going construction project. ( If so is the garage going to have electrical, insulated and drywalled?).

Finally Is this garage attached to a home?

Cheers
DSD sends

The landlord told me I could run power out there via extension cord but I was pointing out that window. The garage is in the back yard.

 

[nurvbonsai]

Honestly with what I see of your tree species, looks like inside wintering is what you should be looking to work on.

Noted. So no garage.

 

[nurvbonsai]

I use these led panels, they are great and adjustable panel angles.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV1BXBYK?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3&th=1

Mixed reviews it seems. What’s your experience? Is there no timer? Do you have them suspended from the ceiling? Not sure I will be able to do that.

 

[Deep Sea Diver]

Jade usually do fine indoors as long as they are in a sun facing window during at least 1/2 a day. They may not flourish, yet with reasonable care will remain healthy during winter.

Another better option that we use is a LED Plant stands. Only issue is be careful with water.

Some are stylish ..,

https://a.co/d/4pvxHOd

Here is one similar to ours by spider farmer which might be a solution for you.

Spider Farmer® 3Bars Glow80 80W LED Grow Light And Metal Plant Stand

Spider Farmer Glow80 LED grow light is designed specifically for seedlings, clones, vegetable propagation, and indoor tropical plant cultivation, providing wide coverage

www.spider-farmer.com

Just hook ether up to a timer!

Cheers
DSD sends

 

[JudyB]

Mixed reviews it seems. What’s your experience? Is there no timer? Do you have them suspended from the ceiling? Not sure I will be able to do that.

I love them, they are stable and put out amazing light. I do have them hung from the ceiling. There is an option to run them from a computer, but I just use Kasa app controlled AC outlets instead, that can be programmed.