Let's share some tricks and observations!

These are a few of mine such as to get Butterfly Orchids and other higher light requiring types to bloom inside, using T55 Fluorescent and/or Sodium Vapor lights.

Oncidium Mendenhall "Hildos" blooming inside under managed balanced light system http://forums.gardenweb.com/discussions/4198187/oncidium-mendenhall-hildos?n=3

Q: Why are all many plants on wires?

A: Trees don't grow in my living room and it maximizes plant quanity and balances humidity better. Yes, good balanced humidity is very key to my growing secret. (Although she already suspects it I don't mention to my Wife the middle reason.)

The Cat is excellent at taking light meter measurements and also bug patrol. She is the Fauna part that I encorage.