Humidity

[Dollivera]

I'm in the caribbean whats the easiest way to determine the humididty around your orchids?

[Fishmom]

Welcome to the boards! The easiest way to get a measure of humidity as well as temperature is to buy a meter that measures the maximum and minimum values for both temp and humidity. They are available online as well as at various garden supply and electronics stores. I have a couple; one is the Springfield Precisetemp, which is very small and simple to use, the other is by Acurite and has an indoor/outdoor feature. They are not very expensive. If you do a search for humidity meter, you should find something that will fill your needs.

[edgy]

Hi, Welcome to the forum. The Kingston area is reported to have an average humidity of 74-76%. I think no matter where you are growing, you'll be fine. Fishmom is right though, a cheap hydrometer will eliminate any doubts you might have. Good Luck!

[orchidea]

Originally Posted by Dollivera

I'm in the caribbean whats the easiest way to determine the humididty around your orchids?

I'd be dancing from joy if I had your humidity......
I think you are in a perfect place to grow orchids. Orchids tend to addapt a little (some a lot) to what is provided for them.....Some brave people (like me) grow them in Colorado.....

[whalloper]

Originally Posted by orchidea

I'd be dancing from joy if I had your humidity......
I think you are in a perfect place to grow orchids. Orchids tend to addapt a little (some a lot) to what is provided for them.....Some brave people (like me) grow them in Colorado.....

ditto! I grow mostly phals in Delaware and my humidity is considered horrible in the winter (30%) at the moment. You shouldn't be concerned...good luck!!

[Brooke]

You live in humidity heaven - unless like me, you hate humidity. Orchids should love it there.

Brooke

[orchids4me]

I have a few of the max min meters around my orchid areas. I get them for $9.99 at home depot and $8.99 at wallmart use an AA battery and good to go.