Do you rotate your orchids in the window?

[Maree]

I tried to attach a picture to this post, but it was too big. I did manage to add it to my gallery. Please look at this folded back leaf and let me know if this is common.
It looks healthy enough, it's just that it's underside is facing up. Any suggestions appreciated. It still has a spike but no current buds, so maybe turning would be an option to encourage the leaf to correct itself. Thanks much -Mel

[Ross]

This can happen, and I doubt it's a lighting issue. What I see is progressively smaller leaves. This usually indicates insufficient fertilizer. It's not necessay to binge the plant with high nitrogen, but while the leaves are growing a steady diet of nitrogen is required to keep growths normal. I use a very weak solution (125ppm Nitrogen) but my Phals get this with every watering. I don't change to anything else during the year. Phals right now should be resting or spiking, not growing. They may be finishing leaves or hardening leaves, but new leaves are rare this time of year in Northern Hemisphere (light is too dim). It is common for Phals to reach for more light, even in a south window. As evidence, consider: where the leaves are growing nearly vertical trying for maximum exposure. I grow mine under full sun. I never turn the plants from their accustomed position.

[Maree]

Success, I turned my orchid and the leaf has now turned rightside up. I added a before and after picture to my gallery, check it out. Thanks for all the responses.

[Myst]

you guys are killing me here...
i think i'm doing everything wrong.