Two year update. My sweet little collection from a couple years ago has expanded a bit.
Should have mopped the floor but oh well... [IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...067438e3_o.jpgUntitled by Eric, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1e3a666d_o.jpgUntitled by Eric, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...92ef2faa_o.jpgUntitled by Eric, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8cb49ae1_o.jpgUntitled by Eric, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0cee2fac_o.jpgUntitled by Eric, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7ce050c9_o.jpgUntitled by Eric, on Flickr[/IMG] |
Wow, this 2 year update is just fantastic! I never knew a basement could be so productive…and attractive. Really inspiring now. Almost purchased a house this summer without a basement, so glad I passed as this is a nice alternative to a greenhouse while I build one. Your stanhopea looks really happy. The humidity readings are off the chart, am I reading this correctly that your low temperature went down to 38 degrees f?
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Looks like a great setup! With regard to the 200 Watt LED over the cattleyas, are you using the full power of the light, and if so, are the plants tolerating the light? I have an 8' x 4' grow tent in my basement with two 3' x 3' trays. I use one Spider Farmer 100 Watt LED over each of the two trays. My PPFD measurements are consistent with the values recommended by High Desert Orchids.
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The lights in the middle work well for my catasetinae and are at the top end of what cattleya can handle. If I could raise them about 4-5 inches I probably would. During the summer in order to save power, give the plants a break, and reduce heat, I rotate turning off every other light to mimic overcast days. This reduces reliance on air-conditioning and subsequently humidifiers. In the winter I leave all lights on and the plants seem to handle it better with the slightly cooler temps. |
Do you have any problems with the high (80%) humidity causing condensation on walls in the winter? That's limiting me in North Carolina. I may have to make a room within a room to avoid outside walls.
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I have had some pretty cool growth on the walls actually. Pothos, hoya, and orchid roots have spread onto the walls: [IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c9929e16_o.jpgUntitled by Eric, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8811f0e8_o.jpgUntitled by Eric, on Flickr[/IMG] |
Pretty neat!
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