Moving Catts Outisde

[leslieann79]

I currently grow all my orchids under T8's. I have about 4 catts and one epi catt. My husband just surprised me by buying me another catt. I have them mere inches away from the lights. I'm trying to talk my husband into getting me some nicer T5 lights. If that doesnt happen I'm beginning to wonder if I will ever see a catt bloom under my T8's. They are growing wonderfully though in s/h. My question is if I move them outside can I keep them out there all year. I really dont want outside plants brought in around my indoor plants in the winter because of bugs and yuck they may have picked up outside. We saw some temps this winter in the 20's. I plan to have them on my covered patio. Do you think they will be ok in the winter? Or better yet in the super hot summer if they are in the shade? TIA