Rhynchostylis gigantea culture

[Orchidreamer]

I really like vanda alliance orchids, but too bad I don't have the conditions to grow vandas. Don't have the bright sunlight, warm temps, and the humidity, especially during winter. I grow my orchids in my house.

I've been eyeing the rhyn. gigantea var spots and I think it looks awesome! I've heard that it doesn't like bright light like vandas do. Do you think I can successfully grow it indoors? Is it tricky to grow? It can go outside during the summer along with my cymbidium, if needed.

I don't want to buy an orchid only to see it become unhappy. Thanks!

[CTB]

Don't know where you are but I'm growing it in sunny Florida, outside, real sunshine till about 1 pm, and I am having a double wammy. Do you have a good lights set up ?


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[Swamper]

I see people growing vandas indoors as far north as Canada, so you should be able to as well.