Winter Orchid Humidity: Trays, Humidifiers, and Monitoring for Forced-Air Heat

Forced-Air Heat Destroys Humidity

68-70°F room with forced-air heating = desert conditions for orchids. Multiple solutions work together:

Pebble trays: Tray with gravel, water below gravel top. Plants sit on gravel. Local humidity boost.
Humidifier with humidistat: Auto-runs when humidity drops below setpoint. Most effective for room-wide control.
Digital hygrometer: Monitor actual levels (hardware stores: Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's). Target 50%+.

Small fan circulates humidity from trays. Stagnant humid air encourages fungus.

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