Orchid Suggestions?

Orchid Suggestions? #278778

By tannerm -  Sun Nov 06, 2016 7:59 pm
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- Sun Nov 06, 2016 7:59 pm #278778

Looking for a nice orchid for my room. I want one that's frequent blooming, and doesn't require a lot of light. Any suggestions? Thank you!

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Re: Orchid Suggestions?#278781

By evenwind -  Sun Nov 06, 2016 8:20 pm
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- Sun Nov 06, 2016 8:20 pm #278781

Phalaenopsis is a good bet for lower light. Look for one of the "miniature" ones you can find in box stores and groceries for more-than-once-a-year blooming.

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Re: Orchid Suggestions?#278782

By tannerm -  Sun Nov 06, 2016 8:31 pm
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- Sun Nov 06, 2016 8:31 pm #278782

evenwind wrote:Phalaenopsis is a good bet for lower light. Look for one of the "miniature" ones you can find in box stores and groceries for more-than-once-a-year blooming.

I kind of want a rarer one

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Re: Orchid Suggestions?#278787

By evenwind -  Sun Nov 06, 2016 8:42 pm
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- Sun Nov 06, 2016 8:42 pm #278787

Paphiopedilum grows in household (ie. Phal) conditions. Or you can check out Bulbophyllum, Restrepia, or Gastrochilus. But these last three are going to need decent humidity.

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Re: Orchid Suggestions?#278789

By tannerm -  Sun Nov 06, 2016 8:57 pm
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- Sun Nov 06, 2016 8:57 pm #278789

evenwind wrote:Paphiopedilum grows in household (ie. Phal) conditions. Or you can check out Bulbophyllum, Restrepia, or Gastrochilus. But these last three are going to need decent humidity.

Wow! paphiopedilum looks amazing! Will it do fine in like 40% humidity?

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Re: Orchid Suggestions?#278790

By evenwind -  Sun Nov 06, 2016 9:20 pm
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- Sun Nov 06, 2016 9:20 pm #278790

tannerm wrote:Wow! paphiopedilum looks amazing! Will it do fine in like 40% humidity?

40% should be fine. I suggest you start off with a "Maudiae" type and not one of the multiflorals. The maudiaes consist of a group of species and crosses that are the easiest to grow. (If you get to the point of picking a particular plant and you want a second opinion, feel free to PM me.)

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