[jadecryingwolf]

Hi everyone, I am new here and hopefully some of you can answer my question:

I live in the mountains of Southern California and I love orchids. I really want to try and raise a couple plants (and hope they survive) before I go hog wild with a greenhouse, etc.

My question is this:

Will orchids grow above 7000ft elevation in a very dry climate?

I know they need humidity, and I guess I am leery of investing in a greenhouse if the elevation will not work for the plants to begin with. It is so dry here (Big Bear Lake, CA).

I would love any CHEEEEEP suggestions for creating humidity for my beloveds ...

I had the idea of using a fishtank to simulate a grow box and create a humid environment for this experiment - what do we think of that? Cheaper is better until I know this will work, is all.

Also, (if you guys think I can swing it) would I be better off in your opinions starting off with flasks or mature plants?

Sorry if I sound like a complete tard, I don't get out much.

Thanks in advance!

Jade