Ascocentrum heat tolerance

[plumpudding]

I am a beginner with an ascocentrum hanging outside in Houston (yes, it's hot here!). I keep it in the shade, spray with water several times a day and it is doing beautifully. My question is: how hot is too hot? The temperature is going up into the 90's now: should I move it inside? Will it get shock if I do that (into 76 degrees?). My other question is: will it flower under these conditions? Do I need to do anything special to get it to flower? It is putting out new leaves at a steady pace. Thanks for any help.

[Ray]

From Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia "Ascocentrum has about seven species in Asia and the Philippines...".

That pretty much says that they are heat lovers, don't you think? I would absolutely not move it indoors until it's going to drop below the 60"s.

With moderate light - I go pretty direct here in PA, but I'd provide shade down there - and plenty of watering and feeding, they should thrive for you.