Hi Roberta,
Thanks for the suggestions.
Indeed you are 100% correct but unfortunately the place where I live is on top of a mountain and besides all privileges that we have, what is worst about the spot is the wind because I live between 2 "ranges" of mountains and sometimes the wind funnels in-between them (I think it is called a venturi effect) and who suffers?
My house!!!!!
Although I live basically surrounded by what is called the Mata Atlântica" (Atlantic forest?) and inside my property and even adjacent to my house I do have a large portion of "forest" which I am not allowed to touch, I cannot cultivate any orchids freely. Even the vegetation that we plant in the garden has to be "wind and cold proof"!!!
Therefore my orchidarium will have include solid brick walls of about 3 to 4 feet high to protect the plants. The rest will be screened by shade cloth to also serve also as a wind breaker.
I wish it could be the natural way because space is not a problem.
As I started my interest in orchids the other day I was looking up a tree and only at about 50-60m (160 to 190 feet) from where I was, I saw an orchid.
I just went out now and took some photos which are attached.
Regarding cultivating endemic orchids, legislation has become tough and I need to read it about. I know that we are prohibited to pick from the wild but there are ways to purchase them.
Take care.
Carlos
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