Skip dormiancy with artificial light and temperature

[DavTom]

Hello,

Sorry if this topic is already addressed somewhere.

I am wondering if and how much orchids that go dormient in nature can be forced to grow/bloom continuosly via artificial light and the right temperature. As we all know, orchids are slow growers compared to most plants...so, avoiding the winter rest would be handy, if feasible...

Anyone has had direct expirience on that, especially with orchids that are known to go "very" dormient in nature? For instance, Phals do NOT require much dormiancy...

Some plants, like the Venus Fly Trap, will simply die off after a few years without winter rest.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
Dav