Here comes Summer

[rbarata]

Here summer came early with temps rising above 30ºC (86 F) early May. Now it's getting to the 40ºC (104 F) with RH below 20%.
I'm thinking about my recently acquired Sophronitis...hope it can make it! All the other are fine with proper care (Cymbs, Laelia anceps, Pleiones, Zigo and Bletillas are all outside).

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by rbarata

Here summer came early with temps rising above 30ºC (86 F) early May. Now it's getting to the 40ºC (104 F) with RH below 20%.
I'm thinking about my recently acquired Sophronitis...hope it can make it! All the other are fine with proper care (Cymbs, Laelia anceps, Pleiones, Zigo and Bletillas are all outside).

For the Sophronitis, shady and damp will give it a fighting chance. Indoors with the AC even better.

[rbarata]

Originally Posted by Roberta

For the Sophronitis, shady and damp will give it a fighting chance. Indoors with the AC even better.

That's what I've been doing: humidifier turned on as well as the A/C. Outside nights are warm now (20ºC - 68 F) but in 2 days they get lower (18ºC - 64 F) with humidity near 90% which is great (although 18ºC might be still too high).
So, starting today, I'll put it outside by night time (A/C gets too expensive)