Cattleya Care In Hot Weather

[sassylady2]

Hi, Weather here in central PA has been so strange. I have mini and compact cats that normally spend summer outside in a northern shaded exposure. This year ranges from 100 during day then cooler and rainey. I normally grow under lights-windowsill but this year has me stumped as to; should I keep them outdoors and let them 'fend for themselves' and hope for the best or bring them inside? Any comments will be appreciated.

[orchidsamore]

my orchids outside range from 40-100 every day during the WINTER and from 65-90 every day in the summer with occasoinal 100+.

yours should do fine outside

[Bud]

it can be 100F but under a shade it is 10 degrees lower....if you have a fishpond or an electric waterfalls brings down the temps if you put the orchids near it....I have plants outside my fire escape and they survive the hot and humid Manhattan heat wave because of the airflow and the shade from neighboring buildings makes it cooler....spraying with a misting hose nozzle in the morning and early afternoon also helps

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[WhiteRabbit]

keep them out of afternoon sun during extreme heat and they should be fine

[sassylady2]

Thanks to all. When the buds are about to open, I bring them inside to enjoy.