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Originally Posted by lynda  Most of my life we lived in South Florida where growing orchids was a snap. When we moved to NE Georgia I brought many of my favorites with me which promptly died. Over the last many years I keep buying more--and these die also.
Now I have bought the most simple of them all (phalaenopsis). All three have survived since December. Probably because I put them in the only room that does not have gas heat.
Any suggestions ... I do not over water, probably under water. lynda  |
actually i envy you who use gas heater. Phalaenopsis is a cam3 plant - meaning they take in
co2 during the night. During the day, the stored co2 is converted into food.This is a advantage
for you. However, humidity is very low for you. 50% (my experience) is too low for orchids.
Even in my weather 57% humidity is too low and my orchid just wilt during a dry spell
and i watered twice a day in 90s weather! There is no way i will invest in humidifier in a
tropical weather.
I have tried to grow orchid in Minnesota. My setup was a humidifier and heater in the "green house" so i have maintain 70s with 80%humidity -during winter. My orchid seedling grow just fine. I suggest you get a min-max thermometer with hygrometer. You be surprise
you need a humidifier to keep humidity above 40%. A lot of people here use humidity tray
(a tray filled with water) below the orchids , of course not soaking the plant in water. hope
this help