lighting help! - Orchid Board

aries23 · #1 02-06-2010, 03:55 AM

I just bought a dtps. Sogo Gotris (Phal. Be Tris x Sogo manager).

I have an apartment that does not receive any sunlight, and I have no idea what type of light fixture or light to buy. Anyone know of anything that I can purchase at Home Depot, Please be specific with the names, Thank you for your time!!

Wanted ones that are energy efficient if possible. Not that expensive as well, Thanks

(((ALL THESE SETUPS AND NO ONE CAN HELP ME < WOW!!!)))

RosieC · #2 02-07-2010, 03:35 PM

I'm afraid I can't help but I thought I would give your post a bump in the hope that more people will see it.

johnblagg · #3 02-07-2010, 05:32 PM

home depo carries a 68 watt cfl that could work well and possibly larger if you look in the section where they keep compact flouresent bulbs

Ray · #4 02-08-2010, 11:14 AM

If you're willing to deal with mail order, something on the order of a 2-foot T5 fixture (Hydrofarm - Hydrofarm FLT5HP2 T5 High Performance 2 Foot System) would be excellent and offer lots of space for additional plants. (I use them myself, and resell them at a discount.)

aries23 · #5 02-15-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by johnblagg

home depo carries a 68 watt cfl that could work well and possibly larger if you look in the section where they keep compact flouresent bulbs

I purchased a CFL bulb and I dont know if its working for the Orchid.

The bottom leaves are getting limpy and some of the buds were blasted. I have it potted in moss and the moss is cold. I dont know what to do. I have it in a bowl with pebbles and water not sitting in water... I dont know what to do??