Leaves on phalanopsis have reddish tinge

[ladyslipper]

Hi guys, I know I have read about this before but couldn't find where the discussion was posted. In order to increase the light received by some of my smaller phals, I lowered the height of the lights so that they are about 6 inches or a foot from the plant at the leaves. I have noticed 2 with a pronounced reddish tinge to the leaves and I thought I remembered this was similiar to tanning in a human. What I can't remember is if this will damage the plant.

I know while lowering the lights will be good for the small phals, I do have a few bigger ones that when they spike, they will have to be repositioned so that the flower will be to the side of the ballast. Is that a problem?

GREAT NEWS!!! My Phalanopsis Amibilis has 2 spikes going. I also have a Phal Rong Guan Amah in spike. I thought I would never see that spike (gave up hope). I still have to sell off a few of the bigger ones to make room for my new ones coming tomorrow though. Regards, mary