A question about raising keikies

[orchidexpress]

Remember phals are a lower light plant.

[Orchidflowerchild]

Originally Posted by orchidexpress

Remember phals are a lower light plant.

I think we need to define that. 1000-1500fc isn't *THAT* low a light situation. In fact, the healthiest phals I have ever seen are at Olympia Orchids, here in Texas, and he grows his entire collection in strong cattleya light.

Also, let's discuss how "normal" in home lighting hovers around 3-500fc, which will not bloom phals. Also, they will bloom much better closer to 2000fc than 1000, in general.

I think a lot of people would be astonished how quickly light levels diminish as you move away from a window.

-Cj

[quiltergal]

I completely agree CJ! I have my phals in a southwest window with T5s to supplement. They are all blooming and growing like crazy.

[Tindomul]

Frankly, I put this one in a dark corner. The reason is because I decided to try to attach it to my cornplant tree,
These are pics of when I first mounted it in January 8 2007

[camille1585]

Me too I wanted to leave the keiki on, but momma plant was starting to have a tough time towards the end, so off went the keiki. As for blooming, this phal has a lot of Phal equestris in its parentage so loves to bloom. I cut the keiki off around end of march, and it started growing a spike 6 weeks later!! I think my plants have finally learned that I have no patience what so ever!!