Relying solely on lights - advice for my next setup?

[Deborah]

Hi Calvin,
What your describing is the same fear I had when I started buying high light species last year. they are in a 12x12 room with a large window on the east and another on the north side
I supplement that with 3-4 ft flourescent fixtures,
then someone from my local orchid society told me this wasn't enough light to bloom them (I was so broken hearted) but, sure enogh not only have we been blooming them, I actually have burned vandaceous species in the east window here in zone 5,Illinois. (take that orchid lady) and.....they growing like crazy. I would post a picture of my setup but it is ugly.but the orchids make it a beautiful sight to me