Humidity question

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Originally Posted by Jeremy

My orchids have been in there for a long time on a western windowsill, usually the humidity levels stay 65-75% during the winter and 80-90% in the summer by using a humidifier. The plant grew nicely, but this unusally cold winter I found condensation marks on the walls, so I had to lower humidity. Next winter I will probably lower the humidity to 50-55%. I know that this is level is good enough for orchids but is this level safe enough to prevent condensation on the walls (I don't want mold growing in the walls)? Thanks

Jeremy

I maintained 70-75% this winter. I'm curious to see how much it dries out this summer.