Hello from Texas! I'm new to the list, and fairly new to orchid growing, although I've had some sort of horticultural avocation for most of my 61 years. Recently I joined a local orchid society, and am looking forward to learning from other members.
Haven't found anyone here yet who is using LED (light-emitting diode) lights, as I am, though. I have put together my own fixtures with a ratio of 3.5 to 1, red to blue, wide-angle LEDs. The growing area is next to a window, so there's some ultraviolet from that, plus a bit from my room lighting, which is mostly fluorescent. It is a grand experiment, just a month old. The initial cost of the lights is fairly high, but their long life and low operating cost more than makes up for this over time. Of course, I am wondering, will I actually be able to get these little green guys to bloom with this setup?!! Anyone else growing orchids under LEDs? I sure would like to hear from anyone who is. Or to find books or websites with specific info, sources for LED arrays with particular wavelengths, etc. Pamela Dean San Antonio TX _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
