Anglo. Yes, this is my own cross.
justatypn.
They should be very easy to grow in Florida. I know lots of people who grow them there. The keys are very good drainage so roots can get air and bright light. But plants also need frequent watering. You are very hot and bright and rainy in the summer. I think the best summer light for Florida is about 3000-4000 foot candles available light (about 60-70 % shade). Plants can certainly take much more and much less. But too much heat and light in summer make the plants sit and sulk. I know people will tell you they grow walkerianas in really strong light, but we don't want them just surviving, we want them happy.
[I don't mean to tell you how to grow orchids (I'm sure you have lots of experience. Just some tips if you want to try walkerianas.] If you grow outdoors in summer, it is especially important to have good drainage because of the frequent rain. But if it doesn't rain in summer, you will need to water daily because of the good drainage and heat. Once a week watering, by you or the rain, is not sufficient. Going into fall and your winter, the weather will be cooler, but drier, so you still need to water the roots, maybe every other day, depending on light and humidity. (assuming you have good drainage). The frequent advice people give about letting roots become dry between waterings doesn't mean letting them stay dry for a week. For walkerianas, it just means not to let the roots become soggy.
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