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Originally Posted by kp53
I have an assorted collection of orchids. I'm wondering if it's worth taking them out to my deck. Previous summers I have had black rot and bugs.
Your thoughts?
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Bugs can certainly be an issue. But you need to assess the situation a bit first - such as ...... what sort of bugs, and what sort of damage level is done by them.
As for black rot.... where does the black rot begin or occur --- what part(s) of the plant.
And the deck -- is it covered over the top (as in protects from rain) ..... is there good air circulation. And you might need to assess your growth media....what sort of media.
In my part of the world, and my own choice --- I grow mainly cattleya. I grow them near the side of the deck, where they can actually get full sun for many hours during the day, and it's quite bright usually, and quite good natural breeze. I grow all my cattleya in local scoria. I also water them nearly every day - just the roots and media - without any issues.
I don't have a bug issue with the cattleya. I do - very occasionally - but rarely - see scale. But easily dealt with. Usually very little scale grows on my cattleya plants. But have certainly heard of bug issues in other places.
Just the growing area and growing conditions will need to be looked at - as the general recommendation.
Orchids inside or outside in upstate NY?
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