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Originally Posted by Lindafvb
Will these outgrow the tank very fast? are there other plants that I should consider?
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I re-read your post and missed a couple questions.
These plants you ordered should stay faily small since you will get them (tomorrow, right?) blooming size. Andy selects pretty large plants where possible. I doubt you will have a problem fitting them in.
Other plants? Well yes... there are hundreds if you plan to keep them in the Exoterra (you'd need a bigger one though
) I ordered for arrival tomorrow Bulbophyllum psychoon, Aerangis citrata and Sedira japonica. The last one is not for the Orchidarium however. The Aerangis citrata really like low light - down in the 500 foot candle zone so should grow well with Bulbos and Jewell Orchids.
Jewell orchids are found though many areas of the US and Rob has a great selection and I am sure he will work with you on selection. His web site has great descriptions. I have 5 different ones myself. They sit on the bottom of the orchidarium under low light and high moisture (well over 90%)
Time to shop
I recently purchased a exo-terra, the small one 12X18. I am not as talented as many of you so I plan on using the backdrop and growing mounted orchids. Attaching the mounts to the backdrop. I grow most of my orchids in s/h so planned on putting those pellets on the bottom of the tank for extra humidity. I do not have central air so I thought plants that can tolerate NJ heat are best. The structure is easy enough to move wherever I think it will work. I hope in the summer to keep the doors open and a fan close by. Andy's Orchids make shopping so easy. I looked at plants that need low light 500-1500FC and tolerate temps. 55-85/88 degrees. I found Haraella ordorata; Masdevallia floribunda; Bulbophyllum psychoon; Epidendrum nanodes; Gastrochilus calceolaris. 
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