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Dracula lotax

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Gerrit, Jul 25, 2023.

  1. Jul 25, 2023 #1
    Gerrit

    Gerrit Well-Known Member

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  2. Sep 7, 2023 #2
    Gerrit

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    Two flowers open now. Doesn't mind the heat wave we are in now in Belgium. Temperatures up to 32°C where I live.

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  3. Sep 9, 2023 #3
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    I know it is a warm grower, but 32C is up there. I hope your other plants are holding up OK.
     
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  4. Sep 10, 2023 #4
    Gerrit

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    Thank for your concern. 32°C is outside temperature. The greenhouse never exceeds 27°C even when it's 40°C outside like we had a few years ago.
     
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    That makes a big difference! What do you use to cool the greenhouse?
     
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  6. Sep 12, 2023 #6
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    Well, for a start, the greenhouse in in the shade of a tree, that already makes a difference. Then I use additional shading with reed mats an I have a misting machine of course. When it get's to hot I open a door to a space next to the greenhouse where it's cooler and I set the misting device at 90% with 4 fans running, that really cools it down.
     
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