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Post by gerry on May 6, 2015 17:50:16 GMT -5
Think it would be safe to let my Orchids grow outside for a while? They seem kinda depressed lately and was wondering if setting them outside on my balcony would cheer them up. South east facing balcony and the weather forcast says night time lows for the next few days are 10-12 celcius.
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Post by hal on May 6, 2015 21:08:15 GMT -5
What sort of orchids? That might be too low for phals. And be careful they don't burn. I put my Oncidiums out last summmer and they got so burned and bug-eaten that I'm thinking of keeping them indoors this year. On the plus side they had tons of flowers.
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Post by gerry on May 6, 2015 21:44:44 GMT -5
Reed stem epi, Phals, Onc, Cymb, and a den. nobile. I could bring them in at night too. Suggestions for them not getting burned?
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Post by hal on May 6, 2015 21:53:13 GMT -5
Ease them into the sun. I put my Oncidiums in partial shade and they still burned. It's amazing how much stronger the sun's rays are than even what seems like extremely bright artificial light.
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Post by vivgrows on May 6, 2015 23:44:15 GMT -5
There is something rejuvenating to orchids by going outside. The cymbidiums and dendrobium nobile for sure would prosper being outside. I agree with Hal to be careful about easing them into the better light. Dappled tree shade is a good place to put them. Phals have more tender leaves and tend not to do as well outside. They won't tolerate the cooler temps either. I would leave the cymbidium outside over night as long as there is no rain and bring the rest indoors every night. Growing orchids is a learning adventure to find out what works for you and your plants.
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Post by gerry on May 7, 2015 1:00:36 GMT -5
Thanks for the tips! I'll bring em inside at night, and i dont have a tree, but a have a curtain i can throw over the balcony rail, for shade.
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Post by jjspm on May 27, 2016 19:37:06 GMT -5
Hmmm definitely be careful with the phals, mine all got cold damage last year...
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