I think it might like it a bit cooler... last year I had 5 spikes but 3 blasted (and I think we had a hot spell) This summer has been quite cool - some heat during the day but cooler nights. The plant can handle some heat I think but no guarantees on the flowers. It is native to the Blue Mountains of Jamaica at elevations from 1000-1600 m. So tropical, but higher elevation. (That's where some very good, and very expensive, coffee comes from as well)