Growing Paphs

[Dusty Ol' Man]

I have a mottled leaf paph that is my first. It is a primary hybrid
(urbanianum x appletonianum). My question is: When new leaves grow in the fan, should they be dark or light in color? Do pale leaves suggest a lighting problem one way or the other? How do I read this?
Thanks in advance.

[estación seca]

Correct color varies from hybrid to hybrid. My Paphs did fine in bright shade and I'm 3 degrees North of you. I think as far South as we are we don't need to worry much about light so long as they don't sunburn.

[Ray]

Feeding can also affect color.

[Dusty Ol' Man]

The plant in question is under artificial light. I haven't measured the brightness, but I have a small phal in the same spot and it seems to be doing well. All my plants are given the First Rays regimen feeding at ~100ppm/week. The leaves that have grown since I received it are more pale than the older leaves. I'll just keep watching and keep things like they are until I notice a definite problem.

[Ray]

Paler leaves may indicate it's getting higher light than it had been.

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Originally Posted by Ray

Paler leaves may indicate it's getting higher light than it had been.

Thanks. I can adjust the light. I'll let you know how it goes.

[FranningtonBear]

Being new to Paph culture, I would be interested to hear how you get on with altering light levels please.

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Originally Posted by FranningtonBear

Being new to Paph culture, I would be interested to hear how you get on with altering light levels please.

I will update this when I see what happens.