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Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)
Phalaenopsis are in my opinion the worst orchids for beginners.
Phals are a beginner's nightmare, and is one of the types of orchids where many of the myths about orchids being difficult to grow come from.
It's good that you are realizing that there are other alternatives to explore as a beginner!
In fact, yes, there are quite a number of shade growing orchids that you can easily grow at home (indoors or outdoors, depending on your climate).
Have you ever considered growing Zygopetalum?
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I live in delaware. I have windows that in the morning I get sunlight on the far right and in the evening on the far left. So i depend on the blinds to get the direct hit of the light. In the summer the central air is on and its about 74-75 in the day and in the night 73-74. In the winter its 76-77 in the day and then at night i will close the vent.
I dont know the humidity.
I know I have alot of bright light because mostly we just have the patio panels open and its really bright. and at night we just use two small table lights.
The Phal in the coconut husk mix is on my table I hope she is doing well. Some of the top roots shriveled a bit. The leaves are on the darker color green.
My mini Phal is not doing good thou. Even thou her leaves a light green and firm.
No new roots have come out since I purchased them about a month and half ago.
I also have some Dens I bought and they are hanging outside and they do recieve the direct sunlight , they dont seem like they are doing good either.
Can you please reccommend some Types of Orchids for these growing conditions please!! Thank you.
My area and growing conditions.
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