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10-16-2006, 01:15 PM
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Roots are good
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Zone: 5a
Location: Cadillac, Michigan, USA
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The Orchid Window
Since I live in Northern Lower Michigan, we get lots of cloudy weather in winter (besides snow). My growing area right now is a large "box bay" window with an insulated double casement glazing. I am using two 55 watt CF bulbs near windows and a smaller CF in a reflector for the shade-loving orchids. The lights are on a timer set to 12 on and 12 off. The small fan 24 hours a day to provide gentle ventilation and to be sure orchid posts are dry when night comes.
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I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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10-16-2006, 09:25 PM
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Very cool! Those two lights are strong enough I bet even with the cloudy days. Cloudy days really aren't that dark really.
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10-17-2006, 09:48 AM
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Roots are good
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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It's cloudy and drab enough here this week that I need room lights on to see. I'm getting from 500 FC at the back (under the small light) to about 1500 near the two big lights. That's enough.
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Ross
http://orchids-ross.blogspot.com/
I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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10-17-2006, 10:59 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Nice setup  and well conditioned for the gloomy days. Been in Chicago during those type of conditions and yep, depending on the cloud cover thickness a lighting effect indoors to see what you need out of a cupboard is a good sign your chids will be thriving for some light.
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11-26-2006, 10:23 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Ontario, Canada
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I didn't see this before. Nice set up. I'd love to have a few windows like that.
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01-17-2007, 08:38 AM
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What ingenuity! Plants look so healthy too.
Carol
Last edited by canadacarol : 01-17-2007 at 08:39 AM.
Reason: spelling
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01-17-2007, 08:55 AM
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Roots are good
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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I've added a third 55watt CF at the back to increase foot candles. My original estimates were probably a bit low. Everything is doing well and many plants in bud or spike.
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Ross
http://orchids-ross.blogspot.com/
I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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01-17-2007, 10:37 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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I like that, very nice setup and your plants are pretty happy about it too. I know what you mean about all the darkness, its been worse this year too.
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