Humidity (Not an issue in my experience)
Hi everyone,
After doing plenty of growing in Arizona where humidity is frequently below 10 percent I have come to the following conclusions.
First, orchids will grow and bloom in low humidity if you are diligent about keeping them watered as soon as they dry out.
Second, low humidity growth is only achievable by utilizing water retentive materials. Of course with cattleyas and species that need to dry these materials are mixed with chunky bark and other airy materials. It also helps to have air movement to help dry out the pots.
Third, humidifiers reduce the consequences of a skipped watering, but are not necessary if you water when the plants need it. (I have had long periods of time without having a humidifier at all and my plants bloomed). Missing a watering in low humidity is my most frequent cause of bud blast. As soon as I increased my watering frequency my plants reliably bloomed.
Has anyone else experienced this or is my experience unusual?
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