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Bringing in the Orchids (question)
Electrician is finishing up installing a new metal halide light in
anticipation of bringing my orchids in from outdoors. Then it dawned on me -- the orchids (catt, phal, vanda & dends) have been summered outdoors here in western PA so have been experiencing shorter days, longer nights and cooler temps. Do I need to bring them back into the bright light and warmer temps gradually? Your input will be most appreciated. Thanks |
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Right now your day is almost 12 hours long (we just passed the equinox).
So bringing them in to a 12 hour cycle is fine....you can lengthen it 5 to 10 minutes a day if you choose, but most tropical orchids are naturally adjusted to 12 hours. As to temperature...Bring them in in the afternoon when it is in the 70 degree range into your house, and the difference should be less than you expect. Remember to repot anything that needs it and that there are critters in the media from your summer outside. Check for scale and other pests as you bring them in. Cheers Doug In article , wrote: Electrician is finishing up installing a new metal halide light in anticipation of bringing my orchids in from outdoors. Then it dawned on me -- the orchids (catt, phal, vanda & dends) have been summered outdoors here in western PA so have been experiencing shorter days, longer nights and cooler temps. Do I need to bring them back into the bright light and warmer temps gradually? Your input will be most appreciated. Thanks |
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Right now your day is almost 12 hours long (we just passed the equinox).
So bringing them in to a 12 hour cycle is fine....you can lengthen it 5 to 10 minutes a day if you choose, but most tropical orchids are naturally adjusted to 12 hours. As to temperature...Bring them in in the afternoon when it is in the 70 degree range into your house, and the difference should be less than you expect. Remember to repot anything that needs it and that there are critters in the media from your summer outside. Check for scale and other pests as you bring them in. Cheers Doug In article , wrote: Electrician is finishing up installing a new metal halide light in anticipation of bringing my orchids in from outdoors. Then it dawned on me -- the orchids (catt, phal, vanda & dends) have been summered outdoors here in western PA so have been experiencing shorter days, longer nights and cooler temps. Do I need to bring them back into the bright light and warmer temps gradually? Your input will be most appreciated. Thanks |
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Sounds like I just 'lucked' out with the equal days & nights -- thanks for
the comeback. I and my orchids appreciate it. Right now I'm trying out the NEW HALIDE and jeez, Louise, it is just like high noon in here and it is 9:43 p.m. Nevermind the orchids, I'm going to get some tanning lotion and lay a board across the pond and sun bathe Thanks! |
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Sounds like I just 'lucked' out with the equal days & nights -- thanks for
the comeback. I and my orchids appreciate it. Right now I'm trying out the NEW HALIDE and jeez, Louise, it is just like high noon in here and it is 9:43 p.m. Nevermind the orchids, I'm going to get some tanning lotion and lay a board across the pond and sun bathe Thanks! |
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Sounds like I just 'lucked' out with the equal days & nights -- thanks for
the comeback. I and my orchids appreciate it. Right now I'm trying out the NEW HALIDE and jeez, Louise, it is just like high noon in here and it is 9:43 p.m. Nevermind the orchids, I'm going to get some tanning lotion and lay a board across the pond and sun bathe Thanks! |
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