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saniti 05-25-2014 10:40 AM

vanda orchid leaves turning purple
 
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Vanda lover 05-25-2014 10:51 AM

That means it has reached it's maximum of light. Reduce the light slightly and it should be fine.

saniti 05-25-2014 11:26 AM

concern?

LovePhals 05-25-2014 11:38 AM

No, it is not a concern, only if it gets more light it will burn which could cause problems. I have Vandas that have done the same thing and when I reduce light the leaves go back to green over time. A little pink color is good, you have a lot so I would reduce the light also.

Vanda lover 05-25-2014 11:48 AM

I agree with LovePhals.
It is better than too little light.

RosieC 05-26-2014 01:42 PM

Yes, high light but better than too little light. It just doesn't want any more than that.

When I had one it did fine when it was often getting that red tint. It died during the winter when I couldn't get enough light for it.

hanzy08 05-26-2014 05:25 PM

I always give my orchids strong light until I see this tinge then I move them a little into a slightly shadier area. That's my cue when it comes to light. I don't really rely on foot candles in culture informations cause I don't have the instrument to gauge light intensity so i rely on the leaves.

Vanda lover 05-27-2014 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by hanzy08 (Post 682089)
I always give my orchids strong light until I see this tinge then I move them a little into a slightly shadier area. That's my cue when it comes to light. I don't really rely on foot candles in culture informations cause I don't have the instrument to gauge light intensity so i rely on the leaves.

That is a good method. I just give mine as much light as I can without burning them. It seems to work well. Before I got plant lights I used to move them from window to window all winter. It works.


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