Leaves Turn Purple Under New Light

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Originally Posted by MelanieAt

Thanks Steve. I have other orchids under the same light at the same distance and they aren't blushing like this one so I think it's a combo of lighting and genetics at work. So far, they all seem pretty happy. But if I see the blushing turning into more severe burns, I will move it.

You actually hit on a good point here. Plants that "blush" more easily in sun will usually have darker flowers than those of the same species that don't "blush" quite as easily. Its a good trick to remember when picking out unbloomed seedlings as it gives a vague idea of what the color will be when it finally does bloom.