Exposing Phalaenopsis to bright light - Orchid Board

fosterpapillon · #1 07-23-2018, 10:07 PM

I have a couple of phalaenopsis that grow in the north-facing (in the southern hemisphere) window of my study. In the winter, they are in very bright light (about 2,500 foot-candles) for two to three hours a day - see photo attached - and moderate light for the rest of the day. They are thriving and their leaves show only the tiniest amount of bronzing.

I water them in the kitchen sink and recently I accidentally ran quite a lot of hot (80°C) water into the larger one - I quickly rinsed it in cold and it showed no ill effects.

I guess they're tougher than we think.

aprilia4life · #2 07-24-2018, 07:57 AM

There's a kebab shop near my work that has a phal in the window, that thing gets blasted by the midday sun through the window every day and doesn't show any signs of sun-damage. So yeah I think if they are allowed to slowly adapt to the sun they should be fine.

DeaC · #3 07-25-2018, 01:56 PM

Hi. Your setup looks relaxing and productive both for you and phals. I've also done the hot water faux-pas but with no ill effects. Enjoy them. BTW...any Papillon pix...please?

fosterpapillon · #4 07-25-2018, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DeaC

Hi. Your setup looks relaxing and productive both for you and phals. I've also done the hot water faux-pas but with no ill effects. Enjoy them. BTW...any Papillon pix...please?

We need a separate papillon forum - here's a selection.

Ray · #5 07-26-2018, 07:25 AM

Yes, phalaenopsis can take bright light if it is kept cool.
However, you will find they actually bloom better with less light than that.

DeaC · #6 07-26-2018, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fosterpapillon

We need a separate papillon forum - here's a selection.

Oh my,they're gorgeous. OB has a Pet Forum(Depot) which you'll find under Site Menu. I'm petless at the moment but would be knockin' on your door for a sweet one all my own. Foster people rock! TY for indulging me.