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Forum: Advanced Discussion

03-19-2022, 08:00 PM

Replies: 38

Grow Tent Orchids

Views: 5,165

Posted By stevek216

I'm in the Lansing area, I'm only aware of the...

I'm in the Lansing area, I'm only aware of the lower/mid Michigan orchid societies but I'm sure there's something up in Alpena!

Forum: Advanced Discussion

03-19-2022, 07:13 PM

Replies: 38

Grow Tent Orchids

Views: 5,165

Posted By stevek216

Welcome in advance! It's really a beautiful place...

Welcome in advance! It's really a beautiful place if you can stomach the winters, and we have some very welcoming orchid societies. I know quite a few people with greenhouses up here so it's not...

Forum: Advanced Discussion

03-19-2022, 06:05 PM

Replies: 38

Grow Tent Orchids

Views: 5,165

Posted By stevek216

I hadn't given it too much consideration but...

I hadn't given it too much consideration but here's a quick back-of-the-envelope calc. My electricity rate is ~$0.10 per kWh.

Lights: 400W * 14hrs * 30days / 1000 * $0.10 = $16.80

Fans +...

Forum: Advanced Discussion

03-19-2022, 04:01 PM

Replies: 38

Grow Tent Orchids

Views: 5,165

Posted By stevek216

Stephen inspired me to set up a grow tent last...

Stephen inspired me to set up a grow tent last fall - I started with a 4x4 but recently scored a cheap used 4x8 and added another light/shelf. So far it's been a dream to use.

I keep it in my...

Forum: Advanced Discussion

03-10-2022, 04:42 PM

Replies: 8

Too much anthocyanin? High powered LED use.

Views: 1,483

Posted By stevek216

Very interesting - I guess the maxim 'more isn't...

Very interesting - I guess the maxim 'more isn't always better' continues to apply. In spite of my desire to just pump up the wattage and get infinite growth :duh:

I think I'll be buying another...

Forum: Growing Under Lights

03-10-2022, 01:25 PM

Replies: 7

Grow Tent - Temperature & Humidity Control

Views: 4,542

Posted By stevek216

I have a 4x4 grow tent set up and this is my...

I have a 4x4 grow tent set up and this is my current strategy:

Grow light: High powered LED (Spider Farmer SF2000) - probably overkill but I have some high light orchids that seem to love it, and...

Forum: Advanced Discussion

03-10-2022, 12:56 PM

Replies: 8

Too much anthocyanin? High powered LED use.

Views: 1,483

Posted By stevek216

Thanks, I suspected that might be the case. I...

Thanks, I suspected that might be the case. I think I'll just have to get another shelf and do some rearranging to fully take advantage of the lighting setup, because I do have SOME orchids that...

Forum: Advanced Discussion

03-10-2022, 10:47 AM

Replies: 8

Too much anthocyanin? High powered LED use.

Views: 1,483

Posted By stevek216

Too much anthocyanin? High powered LED use.

Hi all,

I have a pretty powerful LED light (Spider Farmer SF2000) in a grow tent with my orchids. The top shelf is maybe a foot away from the light so gets very, very bright light.

A few of my...

Forum: Cattleya Alliance

06-25-2013, 09:28 PM

Replies: 7

Lc. Green Veil "Dressy"

Views: 3,337

Posted By stevek216

Thanks for the kind words! The fourth photo is...

Thanks for the kind words! The fourth photo is the most true to life, color-wise. And the odor isn't bad, just strange.

Forum: Cattleya Alliance

06-25-2013, 02:16 PM

Replies: 7

Lc. Green Veil "Dressy"

Views: 3,337

Posted By stevek216

Lc. Green Veil "Dressy"

Ordered this from an online retailer maybe a month or two ago, sheath opened up almost immediately and blooms came in last Friday. Flowers are quite pretty, pungent with a not unpleasant peppery...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

06-01-2013, 10:02 AM

Replies: 4

Cyc. Jean E. Monnier Help (partially dead?)

Views: 1,063

Posted By stevek216

Thanks for your advice, and the information in...

Thanks for your advice, and the information in that link was very helpful! I have a quick follow up question, the green stalk is twist-tied to a pseudobulb, presumably for support (though it seems...

Forum: Beginner Discussion

05-31-2013, 06:11 PM

Replies: 4

Cyc. Jean E. Monnier Help (partially dead?)

Views: 1,063

Posted By stevek216

Cyc. Jean E. Monnier Help (partially dead?)

Hi all,

So I recently decided to tread outside the realm of Phal's, and I ordered a Cyc. Jean E. Monnier from a (as far as I can tell) reputable online store.

The problem is, I just got it...

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