This question might sound completely strange and dumb, but I was wondering if giving phals direct sunlight one day out of the week makes a difference in improving its overall health?
I keep a Phal. amabilis in my bedroom where it gets northern exposure, which means it only receives indirect sunlight bouncing off from the concrete street at ground level (my bedroom is on the 3rd fl). I've been concerned about it not receiving enough light. The care instruction from the vendor noted amabilis prefer shade, but the slight purple tinges on the roots and the under leaves of my amabilis tells me this orchid has been grown in high light environment, and it seems to thrive in such light condition, as indicated by the healthy look of the plant upon first arrival. I have a west window where I kept all my other orchids, I have been bringing my amabilis over every other weekend to get some supplemental sunlight, it responds quickly by developing small patches of purple, and then the purple tinges would slowly fade through out the week until it receives the next round of sun exposure. Am I benefiting the plants by doing so? or is it a completely waste of effort and time?
Does giving phals direct sun for one day makes a difference in its overall health?
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