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Bugs in the Greenhouse Now

Question:

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have only had orchids for about two years and have had some success with blooming several Phalaenopsis orchids (keep them in south windows inside.) This year I have purchased some Cattleya, Oncidium and Vanda types from the local orchid shows.  I have them hanging in baskets under the eaves on the north side of the house in bright indirect light.  The leaves are light green and putting out new growth and one of the Cattleya has a sheath, I think.  Other than a few grasshopper nibbles, they look great.  I am misting them twice a day, watering when nearly dry and fertilizing as recommended once a week. HOWEVER, this is the eight day in a row the temperature in Irving, Texas has been at least 100 degrees with night temperature falling to about 82. Was this a bad decision and is it too late to move them inside or should I just continue as is?

How’s the humidity? As long as the humidity stays high, your orchids should do just fine. Hot and humid is much better than air-conditioned and dry. -Dave-

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  I think good air circulation would be important, too.   Karen, who remembers the TX summers without much fondness How’s the humidity? As long as the humidity stays high, your orchids should do just fine. Hot and humid is much better than air-conditioned and dry. -Dave-

Before you buy.

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Echoing the other two posts, I’d say that the temperature per se, isn’t so bad, but humidity and air movement ar pretty important. Also, I doubt you’ll see much blooming if they are only getting a northern exposure – especially the vandas — Ray Barkalow < First Rays Orchids         Secure Online Ordering        http://www.firstrays.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have only had orchids for about two years and have had some success with blooming several Phalaenopsis orchids (keep them in south windows inside.) This year I have purchased some Cattleya, Oncidium and Vanda types from the local orchid shows.  I have them hanging in baskets under the eaves on the north side of the house in bright indirect light.  The leaves are light green and putting out new growth and one of the Cattleya has a sheath, I think.  Other than a few grasshopper nibbles, they look great.  I am misting them twice a day, watering when nearly dry and fertilizing as recommended once a week. HOWEVER, this is the eight day in a row the temperature in Irving, Texas has been at least 100 degrees with night temperature falling to about 82. Was this a bad decision and is it too late to move them inside or should I just continue as is? Thanks, Ruth

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well… lice & fleas definitely like humans.. it’s humans don’t like them.. sorry,  couldn’t resist  :-)))… — dominique "Circumstances – what are circumstances?  I make circumstances." –Napoleon Bonaparte

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What happened here?   Hi All, Subject sounds like a song. "Bugs in the greenhouse now"   I would like to know if there is some kind of a bug that likes humans.   I have notice that if I spend  a long time in the greenhouse, I come out & my head itches.   Is there some kind of fumigation that won’t harm the plants.   —   Cheers Wendy   I am woman, hear me roar,   I am woman, see me shop!   (for orchids)!

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I dont think it is too late to move them into the house.  If they will be getting enough indirect light, some humidity and air movement in the house–I can’t see why you couldn’t move them indoors.  It is 90 degrees here, in the shade–but we cool off each afternoon with a thunderstorm.  I have started putting a large, oscillating fan outside each morning for the plants. (My neighbors already think I’m nuts, and who cares…) The main thing is that you don’t want them in the house if the a/c is going to suck all the humidity out of the air. Got questions?  Get answers over the phone at Keen.com. Up to 100 minutes free! http://www.keen.com

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(My neighbors already think I’m nuts, and who cares…)

Isn’t that the truth.  I think there is no way to be an orchid enthusiast without the majority of ‘normal’ people thinking that you have finally flipped out.  I know that people that know that I am involved in this orchid stuff think I am a nut no matter how often they deny it!! Howard

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  Howard, et. al:   Here’s to being considered nuts <g!  Hey, we could be doing worse things to be labled with the moniker.   Karen Got questions?  Get answers over the phone at Keen.com. Up to 100 minutes free! http://www.keen.com

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 Howard, et. al:  Here’s to being considered nuts <g!  Hey, we could be doing worse things to be labled with the moniker.  Karen

Actually, that is exactly what I rell my wife!! "There are wose things one could be doing to deal with mid life crisis"  (Well not quite mid life but slowly working my way there) Howard

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  Oh, Howard,   Give up the ‘working slowly towards it’ and just embrace the mid-life crisis thing <g   How’s the basement project coming, btw?   Karen – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –  Howard, et. al:  Here’s to being considered nuts <g!  Hey, we could be doing worse things to be labled with the moniker.  Karen Actually, that is exactly what I rell my wife!! "There are wose things one could be doing to deal with mid life crisis"  (Well not quite mid life but slowly working my way there) Howard

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Oh, Howard,  Give up the ‘working slowly towards it’ and just embrace the mid-life crisis thing <g

LOL Howard

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I am trying to take your advice to heart.  I think I can hang my orchids in the edge of my big magnolia tree for some additional sun.  I’m going to try it this weekend while I am home to watch. I suppose the morning side of the tree would be the best, right? Ruth – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Echoing the other two posts, I’d say that the temperature per se, isn’t so bad, but humidity and air movement ar pretty important. Also, I doubt you’ll see much blooming if they are only getting a northern exposure – especially the vandas —

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  Ruth,   I don’t remember if anyone mentioned this to you, but make sure you increase the amount of direct sun gradually.  If you move the orchids into direct sun when they’re not used to it, they’ll get sunburned I’d probably go for the morning side of the tree if it were me.  The afternoon sun can be wicked strong where you are…   Good luck!   Karen – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am trying to take your advice to heart.  I think I can hang my orchids in the edge of my big magnolia tree for some additional sun.  I’m going to try it this weekend while I am home to watch. I suppose the morning side of the tree would be the best, right? Ruth Echoing the other two posts, I’d say that the temperature per se, isn’t so bad, but humidity and air movement ar pretty important. Also, I doubt you’ll see much blooming if they are only getting a northern exposure – especially the vandas —

Before you buy.

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Move ‘em gradually so there’s no "shock" or they’ll get burned, and you might consider the south side – especially for the vandas – as they’ll get morning and late-day sun, but the leaves overhead will shield them from the brutal mid-day rays. — Ray Barkalow < First Rays Orchids         Secure Online Ordering        http://www.firstrays.com – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am trying to take your advice to heart.  I think I can hang my orchids in the edge of my big magnolia tree for some additional sun.  I’m going to try it this weekend while I am home to watch. I suppose the morning side of the tree would be the best, right? Ruth Echoing the other two posts, I’d say that the temperature per se, isn’t so bad, but humidity and air movement ar pretty important. Also, I doubt you’ll see much blooming if they are only getting a northern exposure – especially the vandas —

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I think that it is probably from the salt in your sweat, how ever if i have been near spider mites i allway imagine i can feel them crawling on me.   Hi All, Subject sounds like a song. "Bugs in the greenhouse now"   I would like to know if there is some kind of a bug that likes humans.   I have notice that if I spend  a long time in the greenhouse, I come out & my head itches.   Is there some kind of fumigation that won’t harm the plants.   —   Cheers Wendy   I am woman, hear me roar,   I am woman, see me shop!   (for orchids)!

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Hi, You could be on the right track, something like mind over matter! Thanks for responding. Cheers Wendy   I think that it is probably from the salt in your sweat, how ever if i have been near spider mites i allway imagine i can feel them crawling on me.     Hi All, Subject sounds like a song. "Bugs in the greenhouse now"     I would like to know if there is some kind of a bug that likes humans.     I have notice that if I spend  a long time in the greenhouse, I come out & my head itches.     Is there some kind of fumigation that won’t harm the plants.     —     Cheers Wendy     I am woman, hear me roar,     I am woman, see me shop!     (for orchids)!

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Hi All, Subject sounds like a song. "Bugs in the greenhouse now" I would like to know if there is some kind of a bug that likes humans. I have notice that if I spend  a long time in the greenhouse, I come out & my head itches. Is there some kind of fumigation that won’t harm the plants. — Cheers Wendy I am woman, hear me roar, I am woman, see me shop! (for orchids)!

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I have only had orchids for about two years and have had some success with blooming several Phalaenopsis orchids (keep them in south windows inside.) This year I have purchased some Cattleya, Oncidium and Vanda types from the local orchid shows.  I have them hanging in baskets under the eaves on the north side of the house in bright indirect light.  The leaves are light green and putting out new growth and one of the Cattleya has a sheath, I think.  Other than a few grasshopper nibbles, they look great.  I am misting them twice a day, watering when nearly dry and fertilizing as recommended once a week. HOWEVER, this is the eight day in a row the temperature in Irving, Texas has been at least 100 degrees with night temperature falling to about 82. Was this a bad decision and is it too late to move them inside or should I just continue as is? Thanks, Ruth

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