Winter time - balancing heat and humidity?
Hey y'all! I've been wondering about something now that we're finally showing signs of fall in the south. I live in an old home in Atlanta, GA without central heating, so during the colder months, we bring out space heaters to warm the house. In the past, I've just conventionally checked the moisture of my plants (orchid or other) by touching them and adjusting based on how moist they like their soil to be. I tend to cut my watering down a bit, because you know, it's winter, and that seems to be the consensus for most house plants.
My biggest worry is that my orchid collection has grown this year to include more species and varieties, and I'm a bit worried about my big, unruly vandas. I soak them in their baskets 1-2 times a week, time permitting, and mist them the rest of the week. They've been thriving all spring and summer, but this is my first year with vandas, so I'd like to make sure they're happy and healthy this winter. Do y'all think the heaters will cause an issue for my orchids? It rains nearly constantly here in the winter, so it tends to stay really humid outside (65-80%), but I'm not sure if that translates to the humidity in the house. Should I buy a humidifier to put more moisture in the air? And if so, what kind would you recommend? Thanks!
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