So some people are saying phals in bathroom are a bad idea, others think its
ok. Any other suggestions? Since my goal is to spread my orchids throughout
my apartment do any of you have suggestions on displaying orchids creatively
and in an attractive manner. I guess I really just want to display my
orchids in the best way possible.

RM

Nobody can answer the question adequately without knowing specifics about the conditions in your
bathroom. The humidity and temperatures are likely just fine, but it sounds like you're going to
need to supplement the light..

You will need less supplementation with phals than most other orchids, but exactly how much needs to
take in consideration what's already there, and how close it will be to the placement of the plant.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!

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"RM" wrote in message news:wIbxc.66037$Ly.48530@attbi_s01...
So some people are saying phals in bathroom are a bad idea, others think its
ok. Any other suggestions? Since my goal is to spread my orchids throughout
my apartment do any of you have suggestions on displaying orchids creatively
and in an attractive manner. I guess I really just want to display my
orchids in the best way possible.

RM

Have you considered "rotating" plants through the bathroom, and perhaps
other areas, just while they're in bloom?
--
Kenni Judd
Juno Beach Orchids
http://www.jborchids.com

"RM" wrote in message
news:wIbxc.66037$Ly.48530@attbi_s01...
So some people are saying phals in bathroom are a bad idea, others think
its
ok. Any other suggestions? Since my goal is to spread my orchids
throughout
my apartment do any of you have suggestions on displaying orchids
creatively
and in an attractive manner. I guess I really just want to display my
orchids in the best way possible.

RM

I used to grow Bulbophyllums in the bathroom. They didn't do well. I later
found out that the humidity, temperature and the diffused light were
perfect. What the bathroom lacked was air movement. The bulbos are in my
place of work now, together with the Phals and other warmth loving orchids.
It is a coin-op, it's warm there, it's muggy, and has constant air movement.
As a result I noticed a significant growth improvement.

Mariana


"RM" wrote in message
news:wIbxc.66037$Ly.48530@attbi_s01...
So some people are saying phals in bathroom are a bad idea, others think
its
ok. Any other suggestions? Since my goal is to spread my orchids
throughout
my apartment do any of you have suggestions on displaying orchids
creatively
and in an attractive manner. I guess I really just want to display my
orchids in the best way possible.

RM

What about air movement, how would I improve that? Also is fluorescent light
good enough? Rotation is a good idea but probably requires more attention
from me.

RM

"Ray" wrote in message
...
Nobody can answer the question adequately without knowing specifics about
the conditions in your
bathroom. The humidity and temperatures are likely just fine, but it
sounds like you're going to
need to supplement the light..

You will need less supplementation with phals than most other orchids, but
exactly how much needs to
take in consideration what's already there, and how close it will be to
the placement of the plant.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!

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"RM" wrote in message
news:wIbxc.66037$Ly.48530@attbi_s01...
So some people are saying phals in bathroom are a bad idea, others think
its
ok. Any other suggestions? Since my goal is to spread my orchids
throughout
my apartment do any of you have suggestions on displaying orchids
creatively
and in an attractive manner. I guess I really just want to display my
orchids in the best way possible.

RM

What other types of light would you suggest other than fluorescent.

RM

"Tom Randy" wrote in message
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On Wed, 09 Jun 2004 01:11:43 +0000, RM wrote:

What about air movement, how would I improve that?


A fan.


Also is fluorescent light good enough?


Yes, if it's close enough to the plant(s).

On Thu, 10 Jun 2004 01:12:35 +0000, RM wrote:

What other types of light would you suggest other than fluorescent.

RM


Other than natural light from a window no other type. Normal "light
bulbs" don't cut it.

Tom




"Tom Randy" wrote in message
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On Wed, 09 Jun 2004 01:11:43 +0000, RM wrote:

What about air movement, how would I improve that?


A fan.


Also is fluorescent light good enough?


Yes, if it's close enough to the plant(s).