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Originally Posted by FL_Orchid_Collector
Yeah, that makes sense, if it's warm it will be fine, they do photosynthesis at night. I need to drill that into my head  There are some sunnier spots up higher but right now I don't have a way to get the plants up there. I'm about to install some hangers and get some planter stands so I'll have more options for the light levels. It's a time and budget issue but I almost have enough orchids for now  I'm thinking of getting another Neo, a Brassavola cucullata, and another Haraella odorata to see how outside compares to the terrarium. I'm sure you're right, it's from Taiwan which is known for high heat. Then more money can go into "furniture" |
Well, Haraella retrocalla (odorata) is from Taiwan, but at elevation from 500-1500 m. At the lower elevations of its range it no doubt gets significant heat (as well as humidity) in summer. But at the higher elevations, and in winter even at the lower elevations, much less so. Which is what makes it such an adaptable little orchid. It should tolerate heat and humidity fine, but come winter, it can also tolerate significant cold. (Mine goes down to close to freezing in winter and does just fine) So it's truly a non-picky species. Just keep it shady and damp (especially in summer)
When you're looking at temperature range for a plant, you have to figure in not only latitude, but also elevation and seasonal weather patterns.
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