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Old 25-08-2007, 06:19 PM posted to rec.gardens.orchids
Eric Hunt[_1_] Eric Hunt[_1_] is offline
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Hi,

This is a problem that's been solved many times over - swamp coolers and
other devices can be used in hobby greenhouses to get the temps under 100.

Who out there has a greenhouse where the days regularly top 100? What do you
do? Do you just tailor your collection to grow plants you know can take that
level of heat? Do you have a misting system that keeps the humidity really
high? Plants can take the heat better with more water in the air.

Sorry I can't be of much direct help - San Francisco is the natural cloud
forest of America, even in summer.

Good luck!

-Eric in SF
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