In a message dated 7/22/04 11:17:50 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Do not use tap water OR soft water directly in the humidifier. If you do, > you will find a layer of what appears to be dust accumulating on the leaves > of the orchids. > This is not a problem with wick filter humidifiers, as they produce essentially distilled mist. The salts in tap water are trapped in the wick filter.
<<Do not get the humidifiers that are made for bedrooms, living rooms, etc. They don't go to a high enough humidity level.>> Not sure what you mean. Some of the wick filter humidifiers are equipped with humidistats, but they can be set at any level. Of course you don't want one that is intrinsically set too low. The only limitation with room humidifiers is their capacity. You need more than one for a plant room, but for a small hobby collection, I don't recommend a greenhouse humidifier. Iris
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