First off, let me thank everyone in advance for the help. There is so much to read on orchids that I could live to 150 and still be reading...so again, thank you
I will be as detailed as I can to help paint the picture for everyone as to get good answers
I am new to orchids, and loving every minute of it. I have always been good friends with the owner of the local florist here in my town, and today he out of the blue, gave me a 3 level plant stand with 3 fluorescent fixtures all for free. After thanking him up and down about a million times, I went to the local hydroponics store and told them what I had just received. The local hydroponics guy sold me 4 - 48" / 40 watt Agrosun Full Spectrum Grow Light tubes. I brought them home, set it all up and was off to the races......
Because I have about 25 orchids ( only 3 of which are in bloom ) I put them all on the bottom tray and took out the middle rack. I now have about 15 orchids sitting on the bottom rack exactly 29 inches away from the bulbs. The light ( again, to a complete rookie seems strong and is hitting all the plants ) but should I drop the shade even lower ??
At this point, if you are dying of laughter because it is so far away from where it should be it's a crime, I would like to point out I was dropped on my head as a child and all of this is my mother's fault.
Moving on ...
The package says the Agrosun bulbs give off 2450 Lumens - Color rendering Index 93 (Sun: 100) - Color Temp : 5850 Kelvin.
I keep the room regulated with heat by a Noma oil heater that is on a timer, and drops in temperature at night.
Are Agrosun bulbs even good ? Please tell me yes....I spent $120.00 on these bulbs ...
Anyhoo, thanks once again for all of your help and I am glad I found this site. I plan on being as active a member as a newbie can be
- KRiM'
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