It Becomes An Obsession..

[amberella618]

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum and actually pretty new to orchid growing- well, successful orchid growing anyway. I've been enamored with orchids for many years now but it wasn't until recently I decided to get serious about growing.

I currently grow in a "Semi-Hydro" double pot wick system. It wasn't having much success until I started the double pot wick system with hydroton media. The plants get indirect sunlight during the day and alternate a few hours a day under either compact florescence or high pressure sodium. The also have a couple LED spotlights mostly for the visual effect. Them temp never gets above 86 degrees and stays in the low 80s during the day and drops down about 10 degrees at night.

I have a couple questions someone may be able to help me with..

What kind of lighting systems have you indoor growers had the most success with?

What kind of nutrient solutions have worked out best for orchids in S/H? I have been giving my plants a mixture of Dyna Gro Orchid food 7-8-6, 1/2 dose of Botanicare Cal-Mag, 1/2 dose of Botinicare Liquid Karma... Any thoughts?

Anyway, it is a pleasure to be part of this amazing forum- I'm becoming more obsessed with orchids by the minute!