Newbie looking for help with choosing orchid type....
Hello,
I am new to orchids - don't have any yet.... I had 2 in the past but I didn't know how to water them properly and they passed.....I need some help deciding what type of orchid would work for me. Here is a bit about the environment in my typical NYC apartment:
1. Air--Winter air is warm (around 72-78F) and dry. I have an industrial size humidifier that can evaporate up to 3 gallons (12L) of water per day but even with that the humidity level is around 35% (the ventilation system is very strong and it just sucks the air out!). Summer time air temp is 74-82F and humidity 50-70%. So I guess I wold need an orchid that will do well in warm and somewhat dry air (?)
2. Light - All my windows are south facing and there is direct sunlight coming in at various times of day but most of it would be afternoon (there is reflection off glass buildings coming in as well mostly mornings and late pm). I do have a sheer that blocks the direct sunlight as I have a number of African violets (mini and semi-mini) and the are very happy and blooming often and for months, so maybe I could grow orchids as well in my apartment??
And as far as what I would like to have in an orchid would be:
1. Blooms more than once a year and/or flowers last long.
2. Compact. Doesn't have to be mini but the space is limited (think shoe box apartment)
3. Will do well in my environment (always warm T with little difference, and dry air in winter)
4. Fragrant if possible - the stronger the better
I would appreciate any suggestion, opinion, link....
Thank you
Alex in NYC
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