Outdoors in Full Sun in NJ

[Fairorchids]

In the past, I have grown both Vandaceous & Cymbidium in full sun, after 7-10 days of hardening under a lattice. Vandaceous comes in at the end of September, while my Cymbidum stay outside till first snow. NOTE: To grow in full sun requires more watering that you would give the same plants in regular shade.

This year I tried a few more, again after hardening under lattice & shade cloth. Photo below shows the set-up about 3 weeks after I removed the lattice & shade cloth.

Reed stem Epis are fine.
Aussie Dendrobiums are fine (kingianum, delicatum, speciosum & assorted hybrids).
Dendrobium Phalaenopsis hybrid was borderline. New growth was OK and showed a lot of purple, but leaves on older canes showed some borderline sun damage, so I moved that plant back inside.

[MattWoelfsen]

That is a lovely collection and grow space Fairorchids. Your advise is well taken.

[NYCorchidman]

Yep, you don't want to expose "den phal" hybrids to full sun.
I learned the hard way. lol

[isurus79]

Looks good! There are lots of people out there who are afraid of exposing their orchids to bright sunlight. We normally see their posts asking why their plants won't bloom. Good to see you won't be one!

[LovePhals]

Awesome space!

[tarev]

Lovely spot under the sun!