Hi all! So I'm really interested in the Phalaenopsis Gigantea. I have heard whisperings though, that they require very specialized care! X3
So @Roberta, if you are reading this, I recall you telling me that our climate can be forgiving, and nighttime humidity boosts are sufficient for species in need of high humidity.
So I am wondering, will a P. Gigantea be able to survive here (coastal SoCal) outdoors, at least when it is not too cold, as far as humidity goes? (in my shade house of course)
Or do I need some sort of mini greenhouse? I'm contemplating, if this is necessary, to have one of these little planting shelf stands with clear wrap, like a mini reach-in greenhouse. So if necessary, I can keep the Gigantea in it, with led grow-lights. I would at least use humidity trays, with ice at nice... and possibly even a little evaporative cooler.
So will a setup like this be necessary? And would it also be necessary for a Bat Flower?
Or is the mystique of the Phalaenopsis Gigantea a bit hyperbolized, such that it may thrive under the same conditions as any other Phalaenopsis?
