| Dear Fabolusus,
It sounds like you're off to a great start, especially with the Phals. Good on ya (as we say here in Australia)! I think, you have enough light for orchids in the Cattleya aliance, things like Cattleyas, Lelias, Encyclias, etc., etc. and all of their hybrids. From here on it's a matter of what strikes your fancy. i believe you could flower Phragmipediums on your upper shelf, possibly on your lower. I'm sure you could do fine wit almost any kind of Paphiopedilum. Try some of the Vandenopsis hybrids (cross between Vandas and Phals). There are some nice ones out there. If you fancy the unusual you might even consider something like a Gongora. Gongoras have long pendant inflorescences with amazing flowers that look like little flying dragons...no kidding. They are easy to grow and bloom but for some reason, occasionally suffer from sudden-death syndrome. I've had a few that after growing and blooming for some time just completely expired for some reason without warning.
Also try one of my favorite genus, Coelogyne. Lots of diversity in Coelogyne from frilly white flowers (Coelogyne cristata) to charming little elfish flowers (Coelogyne fimbriata) to spectacular green and black (Coelogyne pandurata). They come from all over the world and form all sorts of climates (tropical and wet to mountainous and cool) so check with your vendor to make sure a particular species will fit your conditions.
For every one I have mentioned, I have forgot 5, so hopefully others will have some good suggestions too.
Cheers,
-K  |