too much light for Epidendrum Plastic Doll?
 

I recently got my first reed-stemmed Epidendrum. Reading that they like a lot of light, I put it between an Epicattleya Plicaboa, and a NOID Oncidium (incidentally, the thickest leaved and pbulbed onc I have EVER seen!), and under a Vanda coerulea-based hybrid. So, essentially a fair bit of light. The whole seedling is now bright purple, which generally I wouldn't worry about a tinge here and there (like the pbulbs of my Epicattleya, I think it would take a nuclear explosion to do that to the onc, it's still quite dark green..) but I can't find an image anywhere of an Epidendrum quite that 'tanned'. The question is, does the collective wisdom of the board think that I'm on course for an awesome display of flowers, or a dead and burnt plant? Have I completely misinterpreted the cultural requirements for this orchid?
Thanks!
Kay

PS How big is blooming size for one of these? Is it dependent on height of cane or number of canes? Just so I know when to start watching :biggrin:

Hi,
I have an epidendrum radicans (which is a reed stem) which also became 'tanned' after I brought it home and introduced it to my growing area. I have phals. and paphs. in the same area. Anyway, the stems took on a reddish green hue. It has been growing well however, so I am not too concerned. Interested to hear what others say about this. In terms of size, I cannot really comment other than to say that my plant is about 8 to 10 inches high now, has three shoots. I was told by the grower it was still a large seedling. Not sure if this helps.
Stephen

I think you're fine.

If you want, you can give them a bit less light, they'll flower just as well.