Jebo Terrascape 2019 Jan 2019 Finally I started the 700cm Jebo Bow Fronted Terrascape. Late 2018 I had a chance to go to a very large garden store. I bought all the plants I thought necessary. I cleaned out the tank and added a few litres of water and placed them in the tank. All survived and even grew a little. Every thing was totally different this time compared to the still going strong 5ft Terrascape. I spent many hrs planning and shaping the backing and today you would not know what I did as its all hidden by a very strong creeper. One of the recent photos note the backing all that work hidden. The Jebo backing only took a few hrs to make and glue it to the back of the tank. Three layers of Polystyrene foam glued together next day a very rough taper with a very sharp cooks knife. Keith
Thank you Jason This the backing and the UGF for watering via the riser. The foam blocks are just for a support while the glue is drying. Note no fancy shaping as it's not required when growing a creeper on the backing. Keith
Evelyn I bought ??? its totally different for a Terrascape to add to the Terrascape today. Holding the backing while the glue dries The riser is also glued to the backing. I used it when I finished all the planting and it works perfectly. Plants I have used only one is ???? at the moment. First attempt it got the BIG NO NO it did not look right. Planted up not a problem this would be the quickest Terrascape I have done. Keith
Looking good Keith - the tiny climbing plant - is it a Peperomia? The red Hypoestes phyllostachya will be an interesting foreground with it red veins... The missing one is also a peperomia , P. caperata I think - it gets interesting flowers.
Evelyn The tiny leafed climber is a Pilea Glauca https://laidbackgardener.blog/tag/true-name-of-pilea-glauca/ You are correct it is a Peperomia caperata the label is Peperomia Emerald Ripples. I mist the tank every morning especially the new plant. Keith
It will become very rainforesty Keith, I like the dry leafes and all the stuff on the ground, it gives it that natural touch ...
Evelyn All that rubbish bits and pieces I pick up off our garden. That is the hidden aim over all it will look a lot better than a carefully planned and planted tank. Misting every morning is a big help, you can actually see the new growth every where. I also think the light has something to do with it has two twin daylight tubes I bought years ago for ??? from a hydroponic shop. The next update I will post photos and info about the light. Keith
Lighting This is the twin tube light. The only information I have is H55W/864. I bought it at a Hydroponics shop many years ago and never used it. As you can see its made to reflect light. The slots are there to basically let the heat out as it gets very hot. The heat is also benefiting the plants its like a mini hot house. Keith
The latest plant The latest and possibly the last plant that is if this Tillandsia Spanish moss grows successfully. I have grown it very well in my open Orchid area. One of the secrets in growing it is a light misting every morning. I placed all I had on both pieces of wood just to see how it grows. I will only grow it on the LH side piece of drift wood. Growing in the Florida Swamps. Keith
Tim Apparently there is one Tillandsia Spanish Moss does flower but its not a moss its a Bromalaide. I think it looks exactly the same as well to add to the confusion. Keith
I saw this great spanish moss last holidays in florida everywhere in masses and had to think about how expensive (and very often about dieing already) it is in the garden centers here in Germany. Did not realize any flowers... PS: Wow! --> https://www.google.com/search?q=spanish+moss+flower&client=firefox-b&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj7iaKA0JDgAhUNmbQKHWl-A88Q_AUIDigB&biw=2144&bih=1023
Evelyn The flowing "Plant" looks exactly the same to add to the confusion. Possibly only available in the USA. I will see if I can find a Bromalaide grower in Aust, Keith
Evelyn I have been misting all the plants in the tank and the small climbing plant "Pilea glauca" is growing the fastest. Being so small I thought it would take a very long time to cover the backing. Keith
No Keith, Pilea glauca is growing fast - I also got some cuttings of it, waiting for a new miniature garden home... When I was offered it , I had immediately itchy fingers: You inspired me too much...
