Going on vacations - What do you think of my solution?

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Originally Posted by Roberta

I don't think that for just a week that the orchids would object to slightly-less-than-ideal situation. Extra air circulation would dry things out faster, and maintaining hydration, especially with the heat that Europe has been experiencing, is the most important factor.

It will likely depend on how much air-circulation there is. Too much and constant would certainly dry things out faster. The plants may well have no issue in the 1 week period. But if the plants are packed with the pots in moist spaghnum like that, then probably need to also make an assessment of what issues could occur in a no air circulation situation. Eg. any possibility of root issues, unwanted organisms growing etc. Maybe there is no issue...... but maybe there could potentially be one. Also depends on how important the particular plants are to the grower.

In any case, it would make a nice 'experiment'. If the outcome is always good, then this could be an option for others going on short trips.