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Old 12-26-2013, 02:59 AM
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Hey guys!

Just from surfing the internet, I come across some sites that sell orchids with some detailed descriptions including how many foot-candles (fc) are necessary for proper growth.

I am a bit fond of the technical side of things and I am wondering if any of ya'll have found a chart where the light requirements for orchid genus/species are compiled into one document/chart.

Light Requirements by Genus -
Here is some basic info, but I'm looking for something more specific if possible.

I have a lux/fc meter and I think the chart would be rather helpful in deciding how to arrange my orchids on my windowsill.
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Light and Temperature for Orchids

Carsten's Orchid-Depot and Orchid Shop

Also check AOS website for individual care sheets with light requirements in footcandles.
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Old 12-26-2013, 12:47 PM
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I like Andy's Orchids website, which has specific light, temperature, and water requirements for every species they sell:
Andy's Orchids - Orchid Species - Orchids - Species Specialist - Orchids on a stick

For species not listed at Andy's, I use Jay Pfahl's IOSPE, which has more general light needs, as well as lots of other useful info for over 17,000 species:
Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia

If you use IOSPE regularly, it's good to subscribe to his site, for only $10/year. It's voluntary, but well worth it.
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Oh wow! Thank you guys!
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Has anyone put together a single-page document with culture requirements? If not, it would be a good resource to share with everyone....
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