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  1. January 15th, 2012, 11:26 AM #1
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    Default Orchids in my Garage - part 1

    This is what I see as I walk into my garage/in-door orchid room. The fan on the right is on 24/7.

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    Mostly paphs on the first two trays. I love multiflorals, parvis and their hybrids.

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    The big one on the right is Paph. Mt. Toro with mutiple growths. Those 'unhappy-looking, soon-to-be composts' phrags are in front of my Agraecum.

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    Disclaimer: Please do not ask me about some technical questions such as light intensity, foodcandles as I have no idea. If they like it, they will grow and should grow. If they do not, they should not stay.... lol.
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    Default Orchids in my garage - part 2

    The Vanda house ( aka the Vanda City ) is completely full. It is constructed with PVC pipes and its measurements are 44"H x 76"W x 36"D. It is wrapped around with shower curtains so that the water I spray every morning will stay inside and keep the humidity inside between 60-70%.

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    Hmm, just a few plants there. What do you do for air circulation?

    Ah, so that is where you "park" your orchids. heh
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    Oh! Naoki, your plants look very healthy & happy
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    Quote Originally Posted by pavel View Post
    Hmm, just a few plants there. What do you do for air circulation?
    I have a fan on 24/7. During summer, when the temparature gets higher, the hot air produced by the HID units is controlled to push out of the room by the temparature sensor unit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cdayinflorida View Post
    It always amazes me when I see your photos.
    Cathy, seeing is believing. When you come to Portland this spring, you need to stop by.
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    Of course I will...and I hope you all are coming here as well
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    i love your mounting Naoki.thank you for sharing
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    I'm suprised there isn't a lazy boy nearby. I'm afraid i'd have to have a nice spot to sit and admire that sight...wow! Nice vandas!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cjcorner View Post
    I'm suprised there isn't a lazy boy nearby. I'm afraid i'd have to have a nice spot to sit and admire that sight...wow! Nice vandas!
    Connie, the room temp during the day is pretty much around 70ish. I could spend hours going through my plants. When I get tired, I just sit on the floor. Since the floor is even 'padded', it is comfortable.

    I cannot wait to show y'all some Vandas once they all bloom. There are approximately 7 or 8 in spike right now. One of them is called, V. Roman Empress, which is V. sanderiana alba hybrid. It is showing 'double' spikes this year.

    One thing I forgot to mention...... Do you see the empty countertop, were the fan is sitting on the first pic? Per Mike, that area is not allowed to put any growing orchids.

    p.s. Bruce, thank you for combining the threads into one.
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