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[Michalea]

I don't know if it's everything when it comes to orchids but I am wondering if a bathroom is a good place for an orchid because of the humidity from the shower?

Right now I've a phal sitting on the back of the toilet beside a frosted south facing window.

Any advice? Do it ? Don't do it? Too hot and steamy? Only been there about a week so probably too soon to tell if it likes it or not.

[Zoi2]

I have 3 phals in my bathroom in an East window. They've been there for about 2 years now and really seem to like it--all are getting ready to bloom again. I don't know if the humidity from the shower does all that much, as they are on humidity trays.
Joann

[cb977]

As long as it's getting the right light, it should be happy with the humidity in there

[blackorchid]

I have one to and they can get quite hot so ventilation is neccessary. I have a fan in the bathroom and people call me crazy for this.
The way I'm doing it is right after I take a shower, I will close the door and let the humidity trap inside and it last a good 2-hour for me I believe. I also spray the plants afterward whenever I remember, and I turn on the fan whenever there's presence of high humidity and/or water on the leaves. So far so good....you can see it here...
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[Gwenchanter]

It depends on the normal humidity in your area. Here in Miami putting a phal in a steamy bathroom would be like a personal invitation to Mr. Rot. and Mr. Fungus. My aunt in dry California grows several orchids mounted on cork actually in her shower and they love it.

[ronaldhanko]

We have several Phals in a bathroom window that do very well there - roots everywhere. They like the humidity and the light is about right and I won't give up other precious space for them elsewhere.