Hello - Orchid Board

DStolte · #1 11-25-2008, 02:29 PM

Hello from Chicagoland area,

I'm new to this board. I've been growing orchids under lights for about 10 years. I have a nice setup in my office. I have two light stands side by side, each one with a 400 Watt Metal Halide lamp. Under each stand is a table with 3 humidity trays There is a West facing window which provides some extra light. I am able to raise and lower the Halide fixtures as the bulb's light output diminishes over time. I use a good light meter to provide the proper amount of light. I have a room humidifer and a fan as well.
Currently, I have 22 orchids with about half of them, Cattleyas. Because of my limited space, I try to grow only fragrant orchids.

I look forward to scanning this board for any tips or information about growing fragrant orchids under lights.

Thanks

bellini girl · #2 11-25-2008, 04:34 PM

DStolte and a warm

to OB
We love

here on the board so, post some pics when you can

Lecent

cb977 · #3 11-25-2008, 05:37 PM

Hello and welcome

I just love the idea of having your chids at work with you!
We'd love to see some pictures

Lots of folks here grow under lights, check out our special forum:
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...-under-lights/

dounoharm · #4 11-25-2008, 06:05 PM

hello and welcome! i too love the fragrant ones, and cattleyas are my favorites....glad to have you join in!

Chubidubi · #5 11-25-2008, 06:11 PM

DStolte

to the OB

dgenovese1 · #6 11-26-2008, 01:37 AM

Welcome DStolte!

It's nice to meet you and to hear about your office set up. I'm fortunate that I get to grow my chids outdoors, however my home office window does look out into my shade house.

When I'm working at the hospital, I do manage to bring in something blooming at least once a week...I've even managed to get a few of my fellow nurses addicted to them too.

I look forward to seeing you around the forums, and to seeing pics of your plants and set up.

Take care.