Cymbidium in rain...??? - Orchid Board

PlantTeeth · #1 02-05-2013, 10:03 PM

Currently I have been keeping my cym out on the balcony. Weather has been nice & hasn't gotten too cold at night. Last night was the first time I left it out all night...

That being said, it is supposed to rain all day tomorrow.
Would it be best to bring it in tonight & leave it in all day?
Or will it not mind the rain??

Thanks in advance!

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WhiteRabbit · #2 02-05-2013, 10:34 PM

mine stay out in the rain - but if there are buds - especially larger buds, you may want to shelter them to prevent spotting

Paul Mc · #3 02-05-2013, 10:38 PM

What is the lowest temp you would leave your standard and miniatures at WhiteRabbit?

greengarden · #4 02-05-2013, 10:40 PM

My nans live out in the garden all year round in all weather in Melbourne where it rains a lot in winter and always have lots of flowers and are very healthy

PlantTeeth · #5 02-05-2013, 10:46 PM

All the buds are open already. Will it still be okay?

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Paul Mc · #6 02-05-2013, 10:50 PM

Personally, I'd bring them in if it was going to rain to keep the flowers around and enjoy them a bit longer. But that's just me.

greengarden · #7 02-05-2013, 10:50 PM

If you are very worried about the flowers I'd bring it in.

PlantTeeth · #8 02-05-2013, 11:02 PM

Okay, thank you. I'll bring it in. Wasn't sure how much it'd effect the flowers. I'm used to regular flowering plants. Lol

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WhiteRabbit · #9 02-05-2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Mc

What is the lowest temp you would leave your standard and miniatures at WhiteRabbit?

Well, mine alway stay out. I shelter in spike Cyms when there's a chance of frost or freeze. I've read they should be fine down to upper 20's for short periods. Mine have probably gone to 28-29 for very short periods overnight. I do have a couple of noids that I guess might be "minis" (pbulbs smaller than my standards) - but only bloom seasonally (winter-spring), so, I'm not certain they are minis - get treated the same.

Paul Mc · #10 02-05-2013, 11:11 PM

Interesting. Sorry to steal the thread. Just thinking that perhaps I should abuse mine a bit more than what I currently thought I should?! So what about the rain question? How do yours fair outside in the rain? Shorter bloom cycles?