[Winterwhite]

At the moment I have 26 orchids; several of every variety, small and mature and some in spike and bloom. I am beginning to realize that one space does not fit all. I have just finished reading that phals like low light, denobriums like more light and cymbidiums like it cooler. I am also thinking that I might just move some of my phals back onto window sills. They have had a very rough time in my kitchen. I am also thinking that perhaps I should get a small humidity controlled environment for my seedlings. They are in small two inch pots with a small size mix and really seem to be so thirsty. I think part of my problem is that I really don't have a handle on any one type of orchid and have taken on too many with different needs.
What I am finding is that when orchid houses sell you an orchid, it is under the most optimum conditions and specific to that orchids needs. It doesn't necessarily mean that you can duplicate that environment at home. Certainly not when you have 26 orchids on one plant stand in the kitchen all under moderate to heavy lighting and in temperatures ranging from 68 to 80 degrees, (low to hight,) for six months. I think you can sense my frustration. So the question is......should I be thinking about alternate spaces and conditions for my orchids? One condition doesn't fit all and yet I see orchids on full plant stands that are doing very well. Thank you again. Winterwhite