winter rest

[snow]

:sc ratchhead:
when an orchid needs winter rest such as cygnoches, dens at cetera do they still need to be in light? or can they just be put away in a dark corner?

[lambelkip]

they still need light. in the winter, days are usually shorter (particularly up north in canada) and they may need more light. see this link for more info:
winter care of orchids

[Grandma M]

Lambelkip

That is such an interesting site. I bookmarked it and I'm sure I will refer to it quite often. THANKS
Marilyn

[Royal]

Some orchids that grow in deciduous forests actually get more light during the dry cool winter due to canopy trees loosing leaves.

[cb977]

They still need light...it's just the water, fertilizer and in some cases, the humidity that is adjusted from the end of October to the beginning of March. I use Halloween and Valentine's Day as a general guide.

[snow]

thanks everyone for you,re replies.
i,m a little wiser now than yesterday.