I have been doing my research but I am still confused as to whether or not my growing conditions are okay..
I grow Nepenthes ventricosa by a south-east window..It receives some strong sunlight but only for a few hours (1 - 3 depending on the season or weather). I have two 20-watt T12s (2050 lumens in total) as supplemental lighting..
My nepenthes is a few inches from the light, and although I've only had it for about a month, it puts on a leaf every two weeks (which I assume is typical)
Considering (I think) my nepenthes is doing fine, I was wondering what orchids I should add..Some sites say "(orchid) likes full sun..etc" but I'm not necessarily sure what that means..
I was thinking about either a mini Phalaenopsis or a Paphiopedilum, and if the light allows, Oncidium ("Twinkle" or "Sharry baby" would be nice).
So, to sum it up :
1-3 hours of strong sunlight + 2050 lumens of supplemental lighting
60-75 degrees, with a slight night drop
50% humidity (might work on it)
What do you guys think?
Sorry if this is a stupid question ; I'm very analytical about my plants and the information I found is somewhat vague.
I grow Nepenthes ventricosa by a south-east window..It receives some strong sunlight but only for a few hours (1 - 3 depending on the season or weather). I have two 20-watt T12s (2050 lumens in total) as supplemental lighting..
My nepenthes is a few inches from the light, and although I've only had it for about a month, it puts on a leaf every two weeks (which I assume is typical)
Considering (I think) my nepenthes is doing fine, I was wondering what orchids I should add..Some sites say "(orchid) likes full sun..etc" but I'm not necessarily sure what that means..
I was thinking about either a mini Phalaenopsis or a Paphiopedilum, and if the light allows, Oncidium ("Twinkle" or "Sharry baby" would be nice).
So, to sum it up :
1-3 hours of strong sunlight + 2050 lumens of supplemental lighting
60-75 degrees, with a slight night drop
50% humidity (might work on it)
What do you guys think?
Sorry if this is a stupid question ; I'm very analytical about my plants and the information I found is somewhat vague.