Strange question on angraecum growth orientation

[Roberta]

The problem of "twisty" when changing light direction sounds more like the concern with regard to flower spikes. Spikes develop much faster than plants do, and are indeed sensitive to changes in light direction (especially Phals) Orchid plants grow so slowly that I don't think you'll see any effect due to changes in light direction, will all average out. Where a Phalenopsis spike will go from nothing to a display of flowers in a month or maybe two, an Angreaecum sequipedale may add an inch or so in height (or less) in a year. Big difference,.

[groundpounder17]

Originally Posted by Roberta

The problem of "twisty" when changing light direction sounds more like the concern with regard to flower spikes. Spikes develop much faster than plants do, and are indeed sensitive to changes in light direction (especially Phals) Orchid plants grow so slowly that I don't think you'll see any effect due to changes in light direction, will all average out. Where a Phalenopsis spike will go from nothing to a display of flowers in a month or maybe two, an Angreaecum sequipedale may add an inch or so in height (or less) in a year. Big difference,.

Roberta, you are talking about a Phal spike growth over a month or two then you reference the A. sequipedale as only growing ~1” per year. Are you still referring to the spike? Surely the A. sequipedale spike doesn’t grow that slowly?

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by groundpounder17

Roberta, you are talking about a Phal spike growth over a month or two then you reference the A. sequipedale as only growing ~1” per year. Are you still referring to the spike? Surely the A. sequipedale spike doesn’t grow that slowly?

I'm talking about the A. sesquipedale plant. The OP, as I recall, was concerned about light direction changes affecting the presentation of a seedling plant. A loooong way from blooming. If it is a tiny plant, it will be quite a few years before flower spikes become an issue.

[groundpounder17]

Originally Posted by Roberta

I'm talking about the A. sesquipedale plant. The OP, as I recall, was concerned about light direction changes affecting the presentation of a seedling plant. A loooong way from blooming. If it is a tiny plant, it will be quite a few years before flower spikes become an issue.

That’s what I thought, but was making sure 🤣