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Default Coelogyne cristata, fall-winter growing conditions?

I've been growing C. cristata since January, and the plant has performed quite well this summer, despite being in warm conditions here in Georgia. Five new growths this season.

The Baker culture sheets indicate that in the native habitat, winter night low temperatures drop to roughly 30 degrees F on average for 2 months, and natural temps can drop to a 15 F extreme. My question is, how cold should I let it get in cultivation? Is there any benefit to dropping the temperatures into the mid 30s F (this would be outdoors)? Or, should I keep it warmer than that?

This plant stays very wet in the summer. I plan to maintain it drier in the winter (but not completely dry). After 2 months of cooler & drier, it would be brought indoors with the other plants.

Any culture suggestions would be appreciated.
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