Den lindleyi winter rest

[VickiC]

Thank you! Please keep your fingers crossed that I don't kill this one, too.
Vicki

Originally Posted by Bolero

I have one as well. I don't water much during winter but I grow mine a bit cooler as well (as in around 40F). I occasionally give it a splash maybe once a month but that's it. It has survived the winter no problems so far.

[Orchid126]

We are by nature nurturers. It is nearly impossible for us not to want to administer food and water to a living thing. But this plant, in the wild, endures monsoons. From November til March, no water at all, strong sun, and cold temperatures. If you don't give it what it needs and is used to, it will flounder. Be strong. You will be rewarded with lots of blooms down the line.

[VickiC]

Thanks for your advice but I have another question, please....I hope you don't mind. By cold temepatures, I gather that you mean constantly cold - day and night....or night only? In my greenhouse, winter temps range from approx. 55-60 at night and day temps approx. 70-75. The Den would receive a good amount of sun there, but to be able to give it constant cold temps., I would need to move it to our garage. That would be fine with me, but it would pose another problem. Light. The garage has only one window, which faces south. The amount of light that the plant would receive there would be MUCH less than in my gh. So, which of the two areas do you think would be best for it?
Thank you again,
Vicki

Originally Posted by Orchid126

We are by nature nurturers. It is nearly impossible for us not to want to administer food and water to a living thing. But this plant, in the wild, endures monsoons. From November til March, no water at all, strong sun, and cold temperatures. If you don't give it what it needs and is used to, it will flounder. Be strong. You will be rewarded with lots of blooms down the line.