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Old 12-17-2007, 08:58 PM
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I grow all my orchids outside and the Temps are getting in the low 50's. Do you think that is to low and dangerous?
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Old 12-17-2007, 09:43 PM
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Hi Dave

All my 'chids are in their room with the heater set to 50 so as long as your temps don't go below that, I think they should do alright.

It's 37 here right now and will be dropping below 32 tonight! Brrrrrr.....
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I know I wasn't going to get any sleep worrying so I brought them in.
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I brought all mine inside last night. I thought it better to be safe then sorry.
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And I'm sitting here at the computer, I keep checking the weather and biting my nails. I was going to bring mine in but there's no place except the garage where the heater vents won't get them. It's 52 degrees here and not expected to get any colder so I'm just going to leave them tonight. If we get another cold-er night tomorrow, in they come.

flhiker, where in South Florida are you?
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And I'm sitting here at the computer, I keep checking the weather and biting my nails. I was going to bring mine in but there's no place except the garage where the heater vents won't get them. It's 52 degrees here and not expected to get any colder so I'm just going to leave them tonight. If we get another cold-er night tomorrow, in they come.

flhiker, where in South Florida are you?
Miramar and the Temp. is 51 at 11:30 pm with a low in the 60's tomorrow.
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OMG! That sounds like heaven compared to up here! j/k
Can't wait to get down there for Christmas! I'm going to bring some hoodies so I don't get too cold tho!
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OMG! That sounds like heaven compared to up here! j/k
Can't wait to get down there for Christmas! I'm going to bring some hoodies so I don't get too cold tho!
I love the cold compared to the heat but the Chids are a little less appreciative!
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Susanne, that's as cold as here.
considering you're in Florida and i'm practically bordering the arctic circle that sounds pretty crazy..
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