First Catasetum, Tips appreciated

[mook1178]

I have purchased my first Catasetum. Its a FDK After Dark 'Black Pearl'. I purchased it from Odo'm Orchids and am expecting it next week. I bought it because I wanted a black orchid. Then started researching the genus.

They sound fascinating and fun to take care of. I live in zone 7b. I see people talking about having them outside for the summer. Is that reasonable in my zone? Do they need full sun or part sun? The less light will produce the male flowers, iirc. So probable part sun.

Any other tips would be very helpful.