I did that once too. I brought my big catleya outside into a shady
area...Shady area turned out to be in full sun few hrs later. I forgot
to bring it inside. Next day half the leaves had nasty brown burn
marks. Apart from having few ugly leaves it's doing fine now.

Marty
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