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chibae
An orchid fancier with a CP problem
My suggestion (it's what I do), get a humidifier and run it in the room with the plants, especially right next to the plants, so they get the most benefit from it.
Household humidity isn't an issue. I grow many orchids. Almost as many as CP's. All of my orchid pots sit in a watering dish with river rocks on the bottom. You don't want your pot to sit in water, but rather above it. This will supply enough humidity. This method works best in a longer tray with multiple plants. I would recommend any Phalaenopsis orchids for beginners. Also Paphiopedilums. Paphs require less light than Phals. Water once to twice a week depending on how fast the soil feels dry. You do not want it to become completely dry, but feel dry to the touch. A dehydrated orchid is an unhappy orchid, so is an over watered orchid. To much water, roots rot, to little, roots dry out and die. Misting once in the morning is also a helpful idea. Do not water at night though, unlike highland neps, they will rot. Any bright windowsill will work great for lighting. Cooler night time temps are very beneficial, as is a specific orchid fertilizer weekly. Any questions feel free to ask. I never thought of growing orchids, until I got one for my mom for Easter, figuring one orchid would suffice for multiple Hiacinths. Well I very quickly inherited it. I find growing orchids almost more joyful than my neps.....almost. 
