Just make sure the plants are never in direct sunlight, and especially on a hot day. I have at times put my orchids in the backyard to enjoy some sun and fresh air. Where I live winters are way too cold to keep orchids outside throughout the year, so I can do it only during spring and summer. One thing to keep in mind though is that the longer your orchids stay outdoors, the more exposed they are to insects.
I found some red spider mites on my orchids, which I suspect came while the plants were placed outside. Pests can be a nightmare to get rid of, and they quickly take over your other indoor plants too — so keep this in mind, if you do decide to keep your orchids outside during summer! They need air circulation and good drainage around their roots to survive. What you can do instead, though, is to hang them on your backyard trees. Just put them in baskets and hang them from a tree!
Or mount them directly on tree trunks with some cotton string. Put some moss around the roots and tie the plant firmly onto the tree. This would be the most natural way to grow orchids because this is how they live in nature too. Or you can build a plant wall, using hooks to attach the plants in plastic containers onto it.
Plant walls can look stunning. Orchids need bright light, but no direct sunshine. A good place to have them in the room is slightly away from the window but still close enough to get plenty of light.
South and East-facing windows are recommended. North-facing windows are usually too dark to provide enough light for these orchids. Because I live in an area where hot sun is a rarity, I can safely keep my orchids on the windowsills. During summer I have a thin cotton curtain down to shield them from the sun. During winter I let them be by the window. But I have heard some people move their orchids further in the room if it gets really cold outside.
So keep checking your orchids and feel the temperature around them. You can even put a thermometer where your orchids are, so you know for sure if it gets too hot or cold. One advantage I have found for growing orchids in a colder climate is that they tend to spike quite often. This is thanks to the frequent drop in night temperatures, which can happen even during summer here! What's wrong with my orchid? Download now. From our shop More from our shop. Upcoming Events.
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A Selection of Plants Cattleya Alliance Hybrids - Especially good are hybrids with Laelia anceps in their ancestry; half sun, temperature-tolerant. Cymbidiums - Only in areas with cool summer nights, not for the Gulf states; nearly full sun. Dendrobiums - Among the many choices, Indian and Australian types best; half sun, temperature tolerant.
Encyclia Species and Hybrids - Half sun, very temperature-tolerant. Epidendrums - Especially the brilliant reed-stem types; need almost full sun, temperature-tolerant. Oncidiums - Mexican species, or higher-elevation types; bright shade to half sun. Phaius - The nun orchid, with broad leaves and tall spikes; shade to half sun, keep moist. Spathoglottis - Broad, palmlike leaves and spikes of purple and yellow flowers; shade to half sun.
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