Do any of you have recommendations for orchids that might like my new greenhouse conditions? This is located at 6500 foot elevation in Arenas Valley, NM. I am keeping it at 55 degrees F in winter, and in summer it can go to about 103F with all vents open and a solar fan going.
The greenhouse does have shade cloth over it in summer. It has a 700 gallon water tank "pond" with water plants, fish and a small solar waterfall. The humidity varies a lot. During the summer it is about 30% in the daytime, and goes up to maybe 70% at night. Right now it's been raining and snowing, so it's running about 70% during the daytime.At night it's dipping down to about 25% humidity.
There are no trees tall enough to hang orchids. If I did, the deer would have a feast! I do have a second story deck, and I could hang plants during the summer under the decking where we have chairs and a small fountain.The under deck area gets morning sun.
I could also take any orchids inside my sunroom in the house if the winter temps are too cold.
That's a pretty tough temperature range and so far I'm just experimenting to see what does well in there. I don't have any orchids, and only a small amount of orchid experience. Please try to keep it to orchids that are considered good for beginners.
