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Old 11-28-2008, 11:09 AM
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Right now I'm running about 60% RH at night and about 40% during the day if the sun is out. Do these numbers sound about right?

If I open the greenhouse to my shop air all the time, the humidity drops down to about 25%. That seems a little too dry to me.

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As long as they're on a regular feeding schedule, that's plenty for "inactive growth" season. In the summer you will want it higher, but that probably won't be an issue in the summertime. The plants know it's winter, most are dormant anyway. Just feed them a low-nitrogen fertilizer (blossom booster) every 7-10 days so they know not to try to grow too much. This will let them build their roots over the winter.
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Old 11-28-2008, 11:33 AM
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Thanks Jasen

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Old 11-29-2008, 09:16 AM
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You shouldn't need a lot of humidity during the winter, anyway, the plants are used to dryer conditions during the winter. Too much moisture this time of year may cause problems with the dormant plants. You just have to fatten them up really good during the summer, so they can feed off that fat over the winter.
I'm in Thailand don't forget..... Even though it's "winter " here it's probably not going to rain more than a little dribble for about four months. The temperature isn't likely to go below 70F and humidity is about 40%...... I think that's enough reason to water.

Also, this is the main time for the plants to actually do some huge growing, which, is another reason for watering and feeding.

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Old 11-29-2008, 09:41 AM
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I'm in Thailand don't forget..... Even though it's "winter " here it's probably not going to rain more than a little dribble for about four months. The temperature isn't likely to go below 70F and humidity is about 40%...... I think that's enough reason to water.

Also, this is the main time for the plants to actually do some huge growing, which, is another reason for watering and feeding.
I was referring to Ron, who lives in Ohio, I know it's cold there. I could not even begin to elaborate on your climate, for I have never been there. Regardless, I still was telling him to water weekly. I imagine you are in a more tropical climate where dormancy isn't such an issue, and it sounds a little more tropical than Florida, where I live. Temps here will still get down in the 30's sometimes. So yes, I would think that yours would pretty much stay actively growing during this season, and therefore need more water & fertilizer.
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Old 11-29-2008, 09:45 AM
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Sorry, just realized I forgot to "quote" it, so it would be clear who I was talking to.
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Old 11-29-2008, 11:23 AM
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Old 11-29-2008, 02:25 PM
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Rogerman, I just came in from the greenhouse after discovering my Pot. Nonthaburi Fancy 'Sweet Valentine' has a new sheath. I always wondered where the name came from. I bet it is beautiful there. Betty
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