Light Levels - Need some help - Orchid Board

kinknstein · #1 03-09-2009, 04:10 PM

Just hoping some of the Orchidwiz users could help me out. Looking for the recommended light levels in footcandles for a couple of my chids.

Paph fairreanum
Paph phillipinense
Paph bellatulum

Stanhopea tigrina

Thanks in advance for the help!!

quiltergal · #2 03-09-2009, 09:19 PM

Paph fairreanum -2000-3000 fc, but filtered/diffused
Paph phillipinense - 2500-3500 fc, somewhat filtered/diffused
Paph bellatulum - 1800-3000 fc

Stanhopea tigrina - 2500-3500 fc, somewhat filtered/diffused

CoolPhrog · #3 03-09-2009, 09:43 PM

Something else I learned recently is that, paphs that have motled leaves usually take higher light levels than those that don't...isn't that interesting?

whygreenberg · #4 03-09-2009, 11:31 PM

Really, Dana? ...I always heard it was the other way around—that the green strap-leaf Paphs take higher light than the mottled-leaf ones.

kinknstein · #5 03-10-2009, 11:12 AM

I have heard that the green starp leaves can take higher light as well. Either way though, all of the Paphs I have listed can take a lot more light than I thought they could. Thanks for the help all!!!

mojomick · #6 03-10-2009, 11:36 AM

Wow, I always kept them with my phals. I may have to move them to higher light.

camille1585 · #7 03-11-2009, 06:53 AM

Nice paphs Nick! philippinense is absolutely gorgeous, it's on my paph wishlist. I don't have any paphs yet, but plan on getting some this spring.

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Originally Posted by CoolPhrog

Something else I learned recently is that, paphs that have motled leaves usually take higher light levels than those that don't...isn't that interesting?

Are you sure? I always heard that it was the other way around! Green leaf paphs take higher light, especially the strap leaved ones.

Sandy4453 · #8 03-11-2009, 07:40 AM

The motled leaved Paphs. tolerate higher light, that's what I've always heard too and what was recommended for the couple I have. The problems I've had though is growing them outdoors in higher light means, hotter temps so, the fans have to be constantly on them.

Ross · #9 03-11-2009, 09:57 AM

I grow all my Paphs and Phals together under rather bright light. When the sun is out, they get dappled sunlight. Otherwise they get rather dim light supplemented with CF florescents. I don't keep the strap-leaved Paphs seperate from the mottled leaf ones.

kinknstein · #10 03-11-2009, 10:21 AM

Thanks Camille!!