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Orchids for inhouse greenwall(ish)

Discussion in 'Growing Areas' started by Pepijn, Nov 17, 2017.

  1. Nov 17, 2017 #1
    Pepijn

    Pepijn New Member

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    Hello there!

    I've just signed up to this amazing forum - so hi everybody!

    In my living room I've built a greenwall which host several philondendron, ferns, bromeliads, etc. There are 2x70 watt metal halide and one 18 watt Flowering Led bulb shining on it. As it is an open system I wonder if I'm able to grow orchids on it as well. There is a pump which waters the wall every other day in the morning for 1 minute and I spray condensated water almost every evening.
     

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  2. Nov 17, 2017 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Great installation! I'm sure there are some orchids that would grow there. It is important to know the average minimum temperature and the average maximum temperature. Most orchids require a drop between day and night temperatures. Some orchids will grow where there is even moisture and some need a wet dry cycle. More information about the conditions will help.
     
  3. Nov 17, 2017 #3
    Pepijn

    Pepijn New Member

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    Hi Marni, that's good to hear! Here are some more detail as requested.
    At night, the temp stays above 18°C and during day it's at max 25°C. In summer time this would increase with 2 degrees I think. The bottom pockets are always well moist while at the top there is more a cycle of wet/dry. The center is like average of this: always moist on the inside, dry-ish on the outside. Every week I fill the bottom reservoir with water in which I mix a bit of generic plant fertilizer every other week.

    My biggest concern is the central heating during winter.. Although the plants are 4 meters away from that.

    Appreciate your feedback!