Gary I had several coral bells (hey heras) when I lived in northern KY. I had some that got early morning sun snd some that got dappled shade throughout the day but no direct sun.

All bloomed for me in the spring and did great until we hit the 85-90 degree days july and August. The plants in the sun didn't like that at all and looked puny. The plants in the shade did fine. And overall my purple leaf varieties didn't thrive whereas the green leaf varieties bloomed better.

If I were you I would find a nice shady spot without any sun and plant them in the ground since that would keep the roots cooler. I don't know about them coming back next year as I suspect they need a cold period.

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Was thinking of bringing them into the house with the air As close as I'm going to get to the 60's for many months to come lol. How ever they are both actively growing in the original pots in the often irrigated part of the shade garden. They both need repotting but my thought was it's a waste of time and materials but if not repotted they'll croak anyway .in 3 inch pots.

I've been so surpised at the growth given the very warm temps and particularly night temps On researching them I find that there are tropical members to the families and used extensively in hybrids so maybe I have one of those ?? Think I'll repot just to see what happens . I just might be surprised?? lol Thanks for the info. gary

Lol Gary I didn't think of that. My brain is wired to think of certain plants as outside plants and some as inside from living up north for all these years. Here in FL I need to reverse them.

I think it's a great idea to repot them and bring inside for the hottest months.

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Big problem with that is the humidity drop from the AC and the lack of light lol I guess I could step up the AC put in HID lighting aith auto humidity controls?? OR educate my wife into not bringing home those "pretty plants and only cost 2 bucks !!"lol.. Thinking about it ,far easier to put in the equipment than changing spouses mind?? lol Real alternative allow them to wither away ??lol gary

I would not worry about the humidity but if you do you could sit the pot in a saucer full of pebbles in water. Before I had a plantroom that's what I did for a few ferns. It raised the humidity around the plants by a few percent. Also if you have two or three grouped together that would help.

Light wise a really bright window would do. Since you're an orchid grower think phals. And I assume you're only talking 3-4 months?

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I swore several years ago I'd give up winter annuals but still growing fuschia pansies and blue lobelia. I kept my orchids in a GH until about 5 years ago . had a talk with my plants ." If you won't live in the wonderful florida climate then you will live somewhere else "" I'm getting old sickly and grouchy and will no longer provide extraordinary care "lol lol Seems to be working so far about 90 percent of the plants in the GH are now in the garden/yard with minimal casualties .lol

I'm still overwintering by beloved Venus fly traps and Madagascar lace plants in the fridge !! My new philosophy will be "If you can't take the heat then get out of my grow area!! lol Thanks for the info. gary