Your cattleyas have made me see them anew, since yours are very beautiful. I can't believe how well they do without light for 3 weeks, they must be semi dorment. It has been very bleak here in Ontario too.
Have fun on your trip.

those r brite red and fine great.

I know now its summer.In winter where do you keep then .Inside the house or in green house. How do you provide lights?

Amazing color on those blooms! And no light to boot! That really is very cool :)