Too much light?

[The Mutant]

This guy seem to love having been separated from the other Phal it was crammed together with in a pot. I bought it like that and I think it was probably done along the way to the store to be able to sell these two as one Phal with two spikes instead of two Phals with one spike each.

When they were in the same pot, this guy almost always had a little floppy and wrinkly leaves, while the other one had firm and healthy looking leaves. When I re-potted them I separated them (it was no problem since they were two completely separate plants - none of them was originally a basal keiki of the other I believe) and realized that it was no wonder this guy didn't do as well as the other, due to it not having as many roots. This combined with the lack of care led to it's sad appearance.

The really funny thing is that I don't remember what the flowers look like at all! It's a true mystery NoID!

Whoops, got completely sidetracked there!

Here is the new leaf emerging and I know a purple underside is perfectly normal on new leaves for some Phals, but the purple on the upper side of the leaf? Is it an indication of too much light? Should I move it back from the window a bit? It's in an East facing window and it almost never gets any direct sunlight like the others do (I think a bit of morning sun is good for them as long as they don't burn) due to it standing behind a window frame.

[Arenalbotanicalgarden]

Reminds me of Koi. I'd personally wait it out before changing the light intensity.Once it folds out and grows the purple should dissipate and look like the older fronds.

Ya know what they say about opinions !

[Gage]

New leaves are tender, so that's probably why it's giving some purple from the light. Your other leaves have purple in them too, so I would agree with the previous post and not worry about it for now.

[The Mutant]

Alright! Thanks guys.
I got surprised that it had so much purple on the new leaf but I'll let it stay where it is for now.

[ElenaMarie]

I'm glad that's not a problem, Mutant. I have several Phals producing new leaves and all of the new leaves have that purple color to one degree or another. If it were a problem I'd be in real trouble.

Mystery NOIDs can be fun!

[The Mutant]

That's the good part about the beginners' corner here on OB, we can all learn from what other beginners' are asking.

Yes! I'm really looking forward two these two guys starting to produce a spike and bloom since they've only bloomed when I bought them, and no more (due to my neglect). I've really no clue at all about shape, size or coulor so it's going to be very exciting.

[Arenalbotanicalgarden]

Just noticed. The tip of the new root even has purple. Interesting.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Many epiphytical orchid roots can photosynthesize. The roots can also carry the same assortment of pigments they have in their leaves.

[silken]

Many of my Phals that are pink or purple or even just a purple lip etc. have quite a bit of purple pigmentation in the leaves and spikes. I think its just getting the optimum amount of light.

[euplusia]

No reason to worry. The plant looks strong and healthy and very normal to me. Not too much light but the proper amount.