
03-21-2006, 01:27 PM
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Well, I grow in a greenhouse, so I can't answer as an expert indoor grower. I do mist the orchids I have in my GH, but there is one most important caution. Don't mist/water late in the day. The orchids must be dry when the temp starts to fall. This is where all the damage can occur, and good air circulation will speed drying. Personally, I like misting my plants. Many have exposed roots, and some plants with marginal roots systems can pick up a little moisture thru their skins. I agree that misting is not a very good replacement for humidity, unless you have a lot of plants and a very wetable area that you can be very free with the misting, but that does not mean that it has no value. If for no other reason, I like it because it gives me time with my plants and a chance to observe what is happening with their up and downs. Cynthia, Prescott, AZ
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