SUN 🌞 Lovers orchids? Need recommendations

[Roberta]

Phal. Little One ... don't be fooled by the genus "Phalaenopsis" ... it is a primary hybrid of Hygrochilus parishii (now Phal. hygrochila) and Sedirea japonica (now Phal. japonica) Both parents are very cold-tolerant and reclassifying them "Phalaenopsis" doesn't change their actual culture. The hybrid is easier to grow than the parents (and both are pretty easy too), can bloom twice a year, and is fragrant. And a fairly small plant. So it looks like a Vanda, named Phalaenosis, and grows very nicely on my patio with chilly winter nights and summer heat. But it will need a bit of shading against the summer noonday sun so might not fill the need.

[SADE2020]

Originally Posted by Roberta

Phal. Little One ... don't be fooled by the genus "Phalaenopsis" ... it is a primary hybrid of Hygrochilus parishii (now Phal. hygrochila) and Sedirea japonica (now Phal. japonica) Both parents are very cold-tolerant and reclassifying them "Phalaenopsis" doesn't change their actual culture. The hybrid is easier to grow than the parents (and both are pretty easy too), can bloom twice a year, and is fragrant. And a fairly small plant. So it looks like a Vanda, named Phalaenosis, and grows very nicely on my patio with chilly winter nights and summer heat. But it will need a bit of shading against the summer noonday sun so might not fill the need.

I have both!!!
But Roberta, these 2 in full sun are impossible. Actually I have a leave burn in the Sedirea japonica just for a 1 day window ray of light... Beside both growing super slow for me.

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Originally Posted by Roberta

Your climate looks very similar to mine. Just a little warmer in summer but not much. You have much higher humidity.(Good for the orchids, I have to water a lot) Winter looks pretty much like mine. So you very likely can grow the same things outside that I do.

Ok! I think we discussed that in the past, but I thought you didn't get below 10°. Saying that, do you suggest to take out my Catts now that I don't have that much rain, but still 7-8° at least 1 hour at night.

This could limited flower production for the spring bloomers?

There is no emergency...I just want to get out and not using more lighting. During the day is stunning 😍 right now.