Interesting and fun question. Sometimes I wish we could automate seasonal conditions in our terrariums. Oh well.
I plan on increasing daylight hours during the winter for two reasons.
During the summer, my orchidarium experiences very cold nights due to Air COnditioning, with temps regularly reaching the upper 50's, and day time temps not surpassing 73 or 74
In the winter, due to steam heat, the temps in the tank can get well into the mid 80's and a low of 70 or so at night. Soooooo, my seasons are reverssed. I only go as low as 12 hours of day though, and will go only as high as 14 hours.
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Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
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