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Originally Posted by RandomGemini
I defer to NYCOrchidman for knowledge regarding paphs. I only have the one now, just lost the other one the other day either due to some weird mite infestation that I didn't notice going on, or some weird virus that I didn't notice going on. I got it out into sunlight to treat it and the whole plant was just gone. It was a darker mottled leaf type, so I almost didn't notice the damage to the leaves at all, then when I got it outside, it became apparent how far gone the plant was. 
Strangely, my other paph is doing well. I think I will just go try to track down more paphs from Trader Joe's. |
Well, that is an accident that could have been prevented given that it really was a sunburn.
You don't want to put any plant, whether orchids or not, that have been growing in rather "low" light, and all of sudden, put them out in the sun. Doing so will damage the plants.
I don't understand why you think sun will "cure" mite or virus issues??
The higher ( not necessarily direct sun all day, note the difference) the light, the better the flowering is not just my opinion, but it is just how it is.
Trust me, many growers do that as well.
I have over one hundred paphiopedilums. Never cooked a single leaf!
I don't exposed them in full sun all day, but I do give them very bright light all day and about 1-3 hours of direct sun throughout the day.
You can try on any common orchids and will easily see the HUGE difference in flowering, unless of course, your plants are already getting enough light.
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