Okay, so of course most of you should know that during the winter I can't buy any orchids through the mail, so I actually have time to think about orchids instead of spending every penny I earn!
So, for Christmas, not only am I going to be getting new T5's (they are the only thing I have asked for from my parents), but I am also going to be building a new, slightly bigger stand about 2'6" x 5'6". So, since I am going to have a
ton of empty space to fill, I am trying to do some research into the kinds of 'chids that would work well in my closet. I guess I can start with the conditions. During the summer, temps can get to around 32*C with humidity around 75% during the day, and going down to about 25*C during the day, and in the winter, 25*C in the day to about 19*C in the night with an average of 60ish% humidity. Since I plan on having more lights and adding reflectors, I am capable of a pretty good amount of light. SOO, what I am asking of you people is some suggestions of species or hybrids of the following groups that aren't space hogs, and that could survive in the heat. So, I am interested in:
Catasetinae. After seeing many pictures of the 'chids in this group, I have really been wanting to get some! But, I commonly read that they can get quite large, so I am looking for any suggestions of ones that will stay under 2' tall. I am interested in practically anything in this alliance; Catasetum, Mormodes, Cycnoches, or Clowesia
Smaller Oncidiums. Does anyone have experience with Oncidiums that are small, around the same size as
cheirophorum and
orinthorynchum?
Angraecum and allies. Also wondering about smaller growing, fragrant 'chids from this group.
If anyone is able to offer some suggestions about plants that would work in my plant stand, I would be really HAPPY!!!
Looking for candidates for my new plant stand.
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