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OK. So my temperature conversion program gives me 63F and 106F for the 17C to 41C. Sounds like you have very mild winters and pretty warm summers. From your email to me, it sounds like you have some Phalaenopsis plants, but check around at pictures and verify that for us, and a couple of Cymbidiums.
The Phalaenopsis plants will need close to full but not heavy shade out doors. Since I have never grown Phals out doors, others may want to correct me or add something. The Cymbidiums should do very well out doors. There may be a problem with blooming them as many like cool evenings in the fall to help set flowers. If you bought these locally, they may be warmth tolerant. I think Cymbidiums should be able to take full morning sun, then ~60% shade cloth the rest of the day. The cutoff time for full sun is going to depend on temperature. You may not want to give them any full sun during your hottest days. Don't let the Cymbidiums dry out. They need more moisture than the Phals as they are simi-terrestrial, and Phals are epiphytic. Cynthia
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