Why not any of the Leptotes species? If natural lighting coming through a window is not enough, you can use CFL's or LED's. They are fairly sturdy plants that are very resilient. Many of them stay small. I don't think your humidity will be an issue for this genus of orchids. If you're cranking up the AC/fans, then, yeah, I'd advise you to get a humidifier. Temperatures should be fine indoors year round, but if you grow outdoors it is only suitable for mid-spring through early fall in your area. There's no dormancy to worry about. They bloom quite easily and reliably. I like their colors.
Leptotes bicolor is the largest of the bunch. Flowers are white with a purple lip.
Leptotes pohlitinocoi is one of the smaller ones. Flowers are purple.
Leptotes unicolor is also one of the smaller ones and the flowers are also purple.
There's also Leptotes bohnkianum and Leptotes harryphillipsii.
Leptotes are epiphytes that grow on trees.
Some Leptotes come from the State of Bahia in Brazil.
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