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charlesf6 · #11 10-07-2016, 01:51 PM

I suppose but I thought they didn't like direct sunlight

rbarata · #12 10-07-2016, 01:54 PM

You can always use curtains or blinders.

What's the orientation of the windows?

charlesf6 · #13 10-07-2016, 02:20 PM

4 western, 2 northern & 1 southern.

rbarata · #14 10-07-2016, 02:42 PM

Well, I can see you have a lot of potential on those windows, if you can use them.
Southern and western windows can be used for plants requiring high light (catts, for ex).
Northern can be used to grow low / medium light plants such as phals, phaps, oncidiums, zigopetalums.

Leafmite · #15 10-07-2016, 03:00 PM

Mini Cattleyas, Angraecums, Aeranthes, Neofinetia falcata, brassavola nodosa (this one needs to go outside for the summer, most likely), Bulbophyllum....
With all those windows to fill, you are going to have fun! Add a dwarf fig, too!

flowerpower · #16 10-07-2016, 03:09 PM

I recommend Oncidium Sweet Sugar, it was my first oncidium type and an extremely strong grower. In fact, I bought it in June and found it had no roots (sold in poor media). The new pseudobulb is already taking shape and it has put out a flurry of new roots so it is already VERY secure in the pot. Despite the root issues the new leaves even grew straight. I have also given it direct sun and it loved it, no burn. I think it will even bloom. If you don't like yellow, try a Sharry Baby. Both of these are commonly sold oncidiums.

charlesf6 · #17 10-07-2016, 06:47 PM

If anyone wants to I would like to see some pics of those mentioned.

rbarata · #18 10-07-2016, 06:55 PM

I would but I don't own any of them. Just google "Oncidium Sweet Sugar" or "Oncidium Sharry Baby" and you'll find tons of pics and vids.

Leafmite · #19 10-07-2016, 07:08 PM

An example of an Angraecum:

IOSPE PHOTOS

Aeranthes (it is almost Halloween!!!!!) They are easy to grow and take Phal light.

IOSPE PHOTOS

Here are many pictures of neofinetia:

https://newworldorchids.com/product-...ts/neofinetia/

Brassavola nodosa--it is best to make certain it is fragrant before buying...some are being bred for the flower size/shape and the fragrance is gone.

IOSPE PHOTOS

Mini Cattleyas...there are many places but here is someone who specializes in putting Cattleyas on your windowsill. Alan is trying to breed ones that do not have the high light requirements.

Gold Country Orchids

Bulbophyllum...again, it is getting towards Halloween! I like these though, and there are ones that either do not smell or smell nice.... If in doubt, write an email and ask....

http://www.andysorchids.com/

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I grow mostly in the Cattleya family but really enjoy a bit of variety. I mostly grow fragrant orchids that are said to bloom often.

Good luck filling those windows! I not only filled my windows but also had to put plants under lights. I love all of them, though.

rbarata · #20 10-07-2016, 07:15 PM

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I grow mostly in the Cattleya family but really enjoy a bit of variety. I mostly grow fragrant orchids that are said to bloom often.

My strategy is to grow one plant of each of the most common genus to see what can I do with my environmental conditions. My windows are south and north, only.
I already have cymbidiums in a north balcony (outdoors) and in my north windows I have a dendrobium, an oncidium (don't know which one), zigopetalum, cambria, stanhopea, paphiopedilum, a phalaenopsis and a xylobium.
In my south window, cattleya and phalaenopsis.