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By Scotkat

Angus, Scotland Sco

Anyone put their Orchids out in the rain?

I have just put my orchids that are not in bloom out in the rain .




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I water mine with rain water and let it drain through a couple of times but don't let it sit in it. It has a second lot of blooms on it since it was given to me in March.

10 Aug, 2011

 

I have never put them out in the rain,but stand them outside in dappled shade when it is warm and still..I do water them with rainwater though..do you think the rain may spoil the flowers ?

10 Aug, 2011

 

Bloomer these are my orchids that are not in bloom I have put out in the rain .

So no flowers to be spoilt.

10 Aug, 2011

 

Sorry Scotcat..you did mention that.I should have read it properly ! yet another senior moment,and far too many
of them.:o))

10 Aug, 2011

 

:) I am going to an Orchid festival at Scone Palace Perth this weekend so hope it stays dry.

10 Aug, 2011

 

How lovely,I hope it's nice for you too..will you be taking pics? I hope so..

10 Aug, 2011

 

I wouldn't put them out in the rain unless the temperature is more than 23ยบ C. Any less, and most species will show mushy black spots on the leaves.

11 Aug, 2011

 

My Dendrobium kingianium, Cymbidium and Pleoine orchids have all been out for the summer.
I would be wary of allowing water to run down the crown of my Phals or my Paphs as it can lead to rot.

11 Aug, 2011

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