Light Level for Strap-leaf Vanda Seedlings

[aerides]

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.

[Roberta]

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.

[aerides]

Originally Posted by Roberta

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.