Originally Posted by claypot (Post 978032)

As Estacion says, orchids don't work that way. Every one is an individual. It is all about understanding the plant needs and environment and treating accordingly. OK, those vast commercial glasshouses have major controlling systems for specific growing areas with programmed growing patterns, but hobby collections need much more individual knowledge, observation and attention. I have +/- 800 and not a software in sight so 50 should be well manageable. They demand TIME and attention for whatever circumstances crop up, not just according to some strict timetable.
Maybe you need to think through exactly what you think you would want or get from software. Just remember that to-day's digital age does not fit all!