Light Level for Strap-leaf Vanda Seedlings
 

I've just acquired two Vanda coerulea seedlings (different crosses). I've recently learned a lesson about over-lighting a Cattleya dowiana seedling (which apparently as adults enoy lots of light). I don't want to make the same mistake with my V. coeruleas. On the other hand, I hear "Vanda" and I think really bright light.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks so much.

In general, seedlings need gentler handling than adult plants. I'd go easy on the light. The worst that happens when a plant doesn't get enough? It just doesn't bloom, where if it gets too much, it can burn. But a seedling isn't ready to bloom anyway. Then as it gets bigger, you can increase the light gradually. Human babies need more sun protection than adults do... I think the same thought process can be applied to baby orchids.

Thanks, Roberta. Great perspective.