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Joanna,
If Rob's rule-of-thumb says you can get by with two, there's nothing that says four won't work! As a matter of fact, if you go with four you'll be much happier in the long run, and you'll be able to grow somewhat higher-light plants there as well. By the way, congratulations on the future son. When do we all get to celebrate (that coincides with when you and your husband stop sleeping)? -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info! "J Fortuna" wrote in message news:tpaLe.1527$%K4.506@trnddc09... Thank you Rob! I have a follow-up question: Most of my orchids are Phals and Paphs, but I do have a couple of mini-catts. I was thinking of mounting the lights in such a way that they would be about 20" or so above the plants' leaves to leave room for most of the spikes (though some of them are taller than that, and those I would need to place elsewhere). Would a 20" distance from the light tubes be enough for the mini-catts? Since the window niche is 14 inches deep, according to your rule, two 4' tubes would be enough? I saw fixtures that held 4 tubes in a similar space -- would it be ok to buy 4 tubes, or would that result in too much light and/or too much heat? Would the Phals and Paphs be ok with a higher light level if I decide to go with more than 2 tubes? Thanks for the advice. And LOL in response to the following exchange. By the way, I noticed that you changed my "he" to a "she", however I know already that I am having a boy -- unless the ultrasounds are incorrect of course. Joanna "Steve" wrote in message ... Rob wrote: ....................................... .............................................. That is dangerous. And congratulations! From my experience, toddlers start getting into orchids when they are about a year old. *grin* Keep them on a high shelf................................... ........... Or, she could just keep the orchids up high and leave the toddler on the ground. |
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Ray,
Thank you. We foresee that we shall stop sleeping either at the end of this year (December 30th or so) or the beginning of next year (January 4th or so). These are the two due dates that I got so far. We are just so glad we have moved now already. It's amazing the number of people I talked to who moved within a couple of weeks of having the child, and that would be just insane. I shall get four tubes then. Sounds like a plan. Especially since I already have some plants that would be happier with higher-light -- my Burrageara Nelly Isler is not doing well, and Al has suggested that it might want more light, and less heat (the less heat is not a problem in the new place, which in general has lower temps on average, and if it is really hot, the air conditioning actually works here, as opposed to in our old apartment complex). Joanna "Ray" wrote in message ... Joanna, If Rob's rule-of-thumb says you can get by with two, there's nothing that says four won't work! As a matter of fact, if you go with four you'll be much happier in the long run, and you'll be able to grow somewhat higher-light plants there as well. By the way, congratulations on the future son. When do we all get to celebrate (that coincides with when you and your husband stop sleeping)? -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info! "J Fortuna" wrote in message news:tpaLe.1527$%K4.506@trnddc09... Thank you Rob! I have a follow-up question: Most of my orchids are Phals and Paphs, but I do have a couple of mini-catts. I was thinking of mounting the lights in such a way that they would be about 20" or so above the plants' leaves to leave room for most of the spikes (though some of them are taller than that, and those I would need to place elsewhere). Would a 20" distance from the light tubes be enough for the mini-catts? Since the window niche is 14 inches deep, according to your rule, two 4' tubes would be enough? I saw fixtures that held 4 tubes in a similar space -- would it be ok to buy 4 tubes, or would that result in too much light and/or too much heat? Would the Phals and Paphs be ok with a higher light level if I decide to go with more than 2 tubes? Thanks for the advice. And LOL in response to the following exchange. By the way, I noticed that you changed my "he" to a "she", however I know already that I am having a boy -- unless the ultrasounds are incorrect of course. Joanna "Steve" wrote in message ... Rob wrote: ....................................... .............................................. That is dangerous. And congratulations! From my experience, toddlers start getting into orchids when they are about a year old. *grin* Keep them on a high shelf................................... ........... Or, she could just keep the orchids up high and leave the toddler on the ground. |
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On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 14:38:56 GMT, "J Fortuna"
wrote: Ray, Thank you. We foresee that we shall stop sleeping either at the end of this year (December 30th or so) or the beginning of next year (January 4th or so). These are the two due dates that I got so far. We are just so glad we have moved now already. It's amazing the number of people I talked to who moved within a couple of weeks of having the child, and that would be just insane. I shall get four tubes then. Sounds like a plan. Especially since I already have some plants that would be happier with higher-light -- my Burrageara Nelly Isler is not doing well, and Al has suggested that it might want more light, and less heat (the less heat is not a problem in the new place, which in general has lower temps on average, and if it is really hot, the air conditioning actually works here, as opposed to in our old apartment complex). Joanna Should we all push for Dec. 30 and the tax deduction? G Best to the there of you. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
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Ray wrote:
Joanna, If Rob's rule-of-thumb says you can get by with two, there's nothing that says four won't work! As a matter of fact, if you go with four you'll be much happier in the long run, and you'll be able to grow somewhat higher-light plants there as well. By the way, congratulations on the future son. When do we all get to celebrate (that coincides with when you and your husband stop sleeping)? I agree with Ray and Steve. Four is better than two. Most people who ask that question are looking for validation not to spend money on more lights... But more is better. 20" sounds ok if you are supplementing, although I don't know that cattleyas would do well 20" away from tubes if that is all you had. I always edit babies to she, since that is the variety I know best. *grin* Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://littlefrogfarm.com 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a) See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to obtain more orchids, obtain more credit |
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