Were in S FL so below forty is only a couple times a year and it's short
lived as well.
We see rats in the utility wires around the yard, but haven't had issues
with them in the shade house. They don't seem to be attracted to my orchids
(vandas, catlea and some phals).
Do you suggest mixing lots of bark/prelite in soil for them?
"profpam" wrote in message ...
Hi, BK,

Yes, I have a few in the ground. Unfortunately, they do not do as well
as those placed in bark/charcoal/perlite and potted. They, however,
will survive in soil when located beneath the roof and protection from
frost. Also, if you live in an area in which temperatures fall below
the 40 degree mark, you need to provide some additional protection by
covering the plants with sheets. Have grown cymbidiums for more than 25
years . . .

. . . Pam
Everything Orchid Management System
http://www.pe.net/~profpam/page3.html

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bk wrote:

I have a couple of cymbidium orchids purchased at HD.
The plants are currently finishing their blooms and seem
very healhly. I'm considering planting them in the ground
in a shading place adjacent to the shade house.

Anyone have experience with them in the ground?
What type of media and/or conditions?