Bottom Heat + New Roots + Heat Mats Alternative.

[orchidsarefun]

Originally Posted by orchidsarefun

the MIN and MAX temperatures your phals require. I only use a heating mat for seedlings and warm-loving species.
If you use a heating pad, 1) it may be too hot and 2) not give your phals a 10-15f difference in temp between night and day......

Orchidwiz has a free 30 day trial.....use this programme to figure out the cultivation requirements for your phal hybrids/species...

As can be seen from my original post, I didn't refer to spiking at all. I was talking about the optimal growing conditions as set out in OrchidWiz and which would be a good general application for a home grower. And I do just fine giving my phals this temp differential whenever possible

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by orchidsarefun

As can be seen from my original post, I didn't refer to spiking at all. I was talking about the optimal growing conditions as set out in OrchidWiz and which would be a good general application for a home grower. And I do just fine giving my phals this temp differential whenever possible

Yes, but anytime people talk about 10-15F difference between day and night, it's nearly always in relation to blooming. So naturally it was assumed you were talking about spiking. But since the day-night temperature difference is not what triggers blooming, you don't really need it anyway.

[orchidsarefun]

assumptions are not good whenever and wherever they are made.
I have seen a couple made on this board that resulted in very snippy remarks.
Good thing I am such a nice person !