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Originally Posted by frank_in_la
Thank you. I'm far from ocean in LA. I live at the foothill of San Gabriel mountain. Winter can be cold but usually above freezing. It needs 40°F min. to 95°F, watering 2-3 times a week when slightly dried up. For this little baby, I had it for only 2 months. It was raised outdoor and I'll keep it that way. I have to keep a closer eye on it for hot summer. We will see.
I have another Sophronitis Mantiqueira also mounted on board. I don't see the bud yet. Not sure if it will bloom this season.
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There may be a few nights when you will want to bring it in. One consideration when you are pushing the low-temperature limits on a plant.. if it is going to be cold, keep it dry. A dry orchid can tolerate a lot more cold than a wet one. (In general, if it rains during the night the cloud cover will keep the temperatures up out of the danger zone...once in awhile there is clearing during the night right after a rain... in that case, if plants are wet, protect them even if it is just throwing a tarpaulin over them will help by reflecting heat from the ground or adjacent walls)
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