seedling heat mat?
 

When using a heating mat what temperature is everyone setting theirs too. Or what is the ideal target one should aim for. Thanks!

My seedling mats just plug in, you dont set them.

Mine have a rheostat built into them so that's where my question is coming from. I know the hydroponic stores all sell thermostats to control the ones they sell too.

Do you know what temp your mat gets to?

I think it would depent on what kind of orchids u have. But I'm really really new to s/h. Sorry I wish I knew more. Cuz I want to buy a few for the winter months since I have my thermostat on my heating unit set at 68° F. Sorry.

All the package ever said was 10-20 (F) degrees warmer.

Seedling mat thermostat
 

Here's a link to a seedling mat thermostat that works with Hydrofarm mats...

Amazon.com: Hydrofarm MTPRTC Digital Thermostat For Heat Mats: Patio, Lawn & Garden

I've been reading a lot about cattleyas recently and for their seedlings it is recommended to keep them at 75-80 degrees F.

Ok I've set it to be at around 68-70 and we'll see how that goes.

The point with seedlings is to start them at lower light and higher temperatures. I would consider 68-70 to be adult Catt temperature, so mat should probably be set for 75-80F (and seedlings watered accordingly, so they do not dry out).

In this situation I am using it in conjuction with the S/H method for newly repotted plants to help with their adaptation to the S/H media and in general to encourage new root growth. I will try to aim for ~10 degrees higher than ambiant.