Hey, Liz. About 35% is the default level of humidity I have in my basement light room, even with two humidifiers going and the door shut. I can get it above that for a few hours by splashing water all over the concrete floor. That raises it, but only for a while. So you're doing really well to have it at 40% default, IMO. And it's probably enough. I've read that if you place the MH about 12-18" apart, there's an overlap area between them of quite good light. But sheesh! They are very hottt. Do you put your catts outside in summer, or grow under the lights year round? And can you supplement with sun from a window? You may not need the second light for blooms if you can provide some sun in a window or outdoors. A lot of winter-blooming catts set their sheaths outdoors in fall, then develop them as the days lengthen in spring. On the other hand, a new light means you just have to buy more plants for the new space, so that's good, too :P

Congrats on the accomplishment - good growing. I like Picture Trail for online photos. It is simple to set up, it is FREE and even Stitz could figure it out :>) I love being able to post a thumbnail on the forum so it doesn't slow down people on dial up. Brooke

Me too !! WOW I mean :) I hope there is one next year at the orchid show... it needs to be in the collection Lol

Beautiful. I love the spottier! I need to find one of these, had it years ago and it DIMPed.