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Originally Posted by Ross
Wait a minute! Purple leaves? Not enough light? I'd bet this guy is getting all the light he can handle without frying! I'd also bet you'll need a couple years under your grow conditions (don't change anything  ) before you see another spike. It just works that way. Most orchids have to aclimate themselves to the new conditions before they will settle in. Some drop leaves, some sulk (no growths or no action) some turn reddish from high light, some just jump right out with a new spike. No way to know for sure, but until this guy has a couple more years with you, I wouldn't worry. ps: I have no clue what kind it is. I am very certain it is getting all the light it can handle, however. |
ACK!! Am I burning it?
When I bought the lil gal, she had seriously pale green leaves. About 4 of them. And as I recall, she had a long spike with small white flowers--but I wouldn't swear to it.
Hmmm...well, she'll be moving inside soon. I could go ahead and bring her in now if she's getting too much light. I thought the purple was part of her charm. I'd hate to think I'd burned her!