Wendy,Do you think we worry too much about the temp difference,i have been
keeping a 60f min in the greenhouse.The temp at the moment is struggling to
reach 65f in the day, in the last month the temp has reached 70f/above on
average once a week when the sun has really been doing its bit.

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Thanks Keith,England,UK.
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I was told that the cooling period for phals is only for a couple
of weeks to initiate spikes, they like warm & cozy temps like us,
which is why they are good indoor/windowsill growers?

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Cheers Wendy

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Reka wrote:
kenty ;-) wrote:
The phal should do fine there in the winter,but as soon as the sun
become strong in spring ,i would move it further into the room.I
wouldnt place the plant to close to the window as at night can
become a cold area,especially on a windowsill with curtains drawn. I
have seen someone growing/re-flowering phals on a bay windowsill
with really good results.
You see, I would have said the opposite. The cold nights are good for
them, as long as it doesn't get below 13°C/55°C. But you will need a
sheer curtain now while the sun is low, and more so as the days get
longer. Some tissue paper taped to the window behind the plant helps,
too, if you don't have or want a curtain.
Where are you? That can make a big difference as well.