Hello!
I am working for a business who specializes in expensive rare plants (Thai Cons, Albo Monstera, Pink Princess, Strawberry Shake, Anthuriums, etc.) We are needing to expand from their home operation and create a better/stable environment for the plants and propagations.
I am tasked with building this new greenhouse and have little experience in greenhouses (A small Milsbo cabinet), but need any/all advice to help reduce frustration in the future. My boss bought a “one stop gardens” 10x12ft greenhouse with 4 vents ([https://www.harborfreight.com/lawn-garden/gardening-garden-tools/greenhouses/10-ft-x-12-ft-greenhouse-with-4-vents-93358.html](https://www.harborfreight.com/lawn-garden/gardening-garden-tools/greenhouses/10-ft-x-12-ft-greenhouse-with-4-vents-93358.html))
The goal for me is to get automatic vent openers, misters to help reduce heat during the summer months, shade cloth (not sure what % though) and automatic fans for airflow, but don’t know if there is anything else I should get to help create a more autonomous/stable environment for the tropical plants to thrive in.
The greenhouse will be located on level concrete with a motor home outlet near it. I’ll need to build a base of netting and gravel, but don’t know what type would be best. Our biggest priority is good airflow, humidity of 65-70%(?), and keeping pests out, as the product is expensive.
They are located in zone 10A and any information would be greatly appreciated!
by jtxk
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Before you do the floor, look up [ground-to-air heat transfer](https://ceresgs.com/environmental-controls/gaht/) and lay in some pipes for it. In zone 10, your biggest problem will be overheating and gaht is the cheapest way to normalize the temperature. And has the added benefit of providing some air movement.