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LIGHT
Moth orchids like
bright indirect light. They
will thrive in eastern, or
shady western or southern
exposures. You may also be able
to get some blooms in a bright
northern window. Do not place
phalaenopsis in full
sun.
Let
the foliage be your
guide: leaves should be
medium green, and firm.
Floppy long dark green
leaves means that the
phal is not getting
enough light.
Excessive dark
reddish pigmentation on the
leaves may indicate excessive
light which can result in fewer
and smaller flowers. Phals can
also be grown very well under
lights, especially fluorescent
tubes.
In general, aim for foliage
that is a light green in color.
If your plant blooms well then
that means it is probably
getting optimal light.

Medium green
firm leaves indicates this
phalaenopsis is getting enough
light. The very slight reddish
tinge near the base indicates
that no more light is
necessary.
Light
is of course cloesly
related to
temperature>
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