Should I stop watering?

[Luizacft]

Hi all,
I care for my Orchids in an open balcony, but currently, I am getting weeks of rainy days and no sun at all. Given that it's cold (not below zero cold, but 10C cold) and rainy, should I avoid watering my plants?

Thanks in advance!


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[bil]

Originally Posted by Luizacft

Hi all,
I care for my Orchids in an open balcony, but currently, I am getting weeks of rainy days and no sun at all. Given that it's cold (not below zero cold, but 10C cold) and rainy, should I avoid watering my plants?

Thanks in advance!


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Ooooo.. 10C is very cold. I would want all mine in (bar the cymbs) before the night time was below 14.

What sort of orchids are you talking about?

[Luizacft]

I have a small collection with Phalaenopsis, Oncidium and Cattleya hybrids and one lovely Coelogyne Cristata.


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[bil]

Originally Posted by Luizacft

I have a small collection with Phalaenopsis, Oncidium and Cattleya hybrids and one lovely Coelogyne Cristata.


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No idea about Coelogynes, but the others are usually recommeneded to be not allowed to go that cold. What are you going to do with them in the winter?

[Luizacft]

Probably, I'm taking them in.


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[bil]

Originally Posted by Luizacft

Probably, I'm taking them in.


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Everybody's situation is different. Were my nighttime temps down to 14, all mine would be inside. I certainly wouldn't be watering them if it were raining.