Looking for candidates for my new plant stand.

[FairyInTheFlowers]

Okay, so of course most of you should know that during the winter I can't buy any orchids through the mail, so I actually have time to think about orchids instead of spending every penny I earn! So, for Christmas, not only am I going to be getting new T5's (they are the only thing I have asked for from my parents), but I am also going to be building a new, slightly bigger stand about 2'6" x 5'6". So, since I am going to have a ton of empty space to fill, I am trying to do some research into the kinds of 'chids that would work well in my closet. I guess I can start with the conditions. During the summer, temps can get to around 32*C with humidity around 75% during the day, and going down to about 25*C during the day, and in the winter, 25*C in the day to about 19*C in the night with an average of 60ish% humidity. Since I plan on having more lights and adding reflectors, I am capable of a pretty good amount of light. SOO, what I am asking of you people is some suggestions of species or hybrids of the following groups that aren't space hogs, and that could survive in the heat. So, I am interested in:

Catasetinae. After seeing many pictures of the 'chids in this group, I have really been wanting to get some! But, I commonly read that they can get quite large, so I am looking for any suggestions of ones that will stay under 2' tall. I am interested in practically anything in this alliance; Catasetum, Mormodes, Cycnoches, or Clowesia

Smaller Oncidiums. Does anyone have experience with Oncidiums that are small, around the same size as cheirophorum and orinthorynchum?

Angraecum and allies. Also wondering about smaller growing, fragrant 'chids from this group.

If anyone is able to offer some suggestions about plants that would work in my plant stand, I would be really HAPPY!!!

[silken]

Tolumnias are quite small and like lots of warmth and light. Don't forget that some of your seedlings will be requiring more space in the future!

[FairyInTheFlowers]

Oh yeah, I wasn't thinking about Tolumnias! They one I have had been loving the heat. AND, I don't think I could get another 75 or so plants in the next year, so I think I'll have plenty of room! (I actually kind of doubt that statement!)

[Epicatt2]

Originally Posted by TheBlazingAugust

Smaller Oncidiums. Does anyone have experience with Oncidiums that are small, around the same size as cheirophorum and orinthorynchum?

How about Onc. croesus and Onc. nanum, straminium, or aurisasinorum (these last three now all in Trichocentrum).

Angraecum and allies. Also wondering about smaller growing, fragrant 'chids from this group.
HAPPY!!!

Smaller ones are Angraecum magdalenae, A. compactum or A. didieri

And don't forget Neofinetia falcata which is a mini and is fragrant at night. It easily takes cooler temperatures, being native to Japan. The popular hybrid bred from N. falcata, Neostylis Lou Sneary is a primary hybrid of it that makes a suitable windowsill plant and is fragrant like its parent.

HTH

Paul M.
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[FairyInTheFlowers]

Thanks!!! I will look into those.

[Lagoon]

Don't forget the jewels, Cody. They stay pretty small and they're so colorful even without the flowers. Most people don't grow them for the little blossoms anyways, its the leaves that are gorgeous part of the jewels

[FairyInTheFlowers]

Originally Posted by Lagoon

Don't forget the jewels, Cody. They stay pretty small and they're so colorful even without the flowers. Most people don't grow them for the little blossoms anyways, its the leaves that are gorgeous part of the jewels

Oh yeah! Thanks for reminding me! I know there is a seller in Canada that had a good selection.

[Leafmite]

I have to grow inside during the colder months so I also try to steer myself away from more catts and buy the smaller orchids. Vanda coerulescens is a mini, fragrant vanda, very easy and tolerant of a range of temps. Cattleya aclandiae is a small (3-5 inches, compact) fragrant Cattleya (needs good light, likes to be mounted with no moss) with an unusual flower. I'm glad someone suggested the Neos and angraecums, they are great little plants. Schoenorchis, angraecum distichum, sedirea japonica, haraella rectrocalla, and brassavolas are pretty good for smaller spaces, too. Hope this helps,
leafmite

[FairyInTheFlowers]

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone! I really appreciate it.

[keithrs]

I suggest going to Andy website and use the power search with the conditions you have.