I need information on what to use and how to go about building a hothouse . I have a space available of +- 2.5 m X 3 m where I would like to build a hothouse for my orchids. What materials would I need to use and what features would you suggest I add?
Please any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Now I remember why I stopped growing orchids years ago. Getting advice from the established growers used to be like tapping blood from a stone. It also was very difficult to find sellers. It would seem as all this is still true. Nevertheless, I am starting my collection again as I love the plants. Anybody out there willing to sell me their excess Cymb. backbulbs and /or Paph. plants? Abab Hi, I would definitely not use infrared as you would end up with 220v in a humid atmosphere. I would suggest standard heating cables ( reduced to 12v) but lets hear from the experts,
Perhaps in the end it is more practical to select cooler growing plants as heating does become a very expensive commodity. If you live in a frost free area heating is not that critical. However if you grow Phals you have to try and keep the temperature above a minimum of 15C, Cym again can tolerate much more cold.