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Originally Posted by Dollythehun
In my opinion, if you can comfortably read a book, that is good Phal light (as a non technical method).
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Carol obviously hasn't seem the absurdly low light levels in the library at which I work!!
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Originally Posted by VanIsleVanessa
ThanksDollythehun. When you say a book is a good Phal light, I missed that one!
I we like on Vancouver Island, we get a lot of gloomy days and rain. Would artificial light help in the home? That is why I have my orchid on my desk at work in the office because of the fluorescent lighting!
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Yep, as Carol said, I'll try the artificial light answer. I use banks of 4 T5 flourescent bulbs, even with my Phals which live in a west-facing window. I have Phals which are thriving under them. In my opinion, lights are helpful in ANY circumstance where the natural light level is weak, so I think your plants would benefit from them. With the light output I get from the T5s, the Phals seem happy at about 8-10 inches from the bulbs.
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Originally Posted by Dollythehun
Just be sure to check light requirements as well as temps.
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And no matter WHAT else you may do, put a running fan near the plants. Orchids absolutely love air movement.
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