On Jul 4, 7:46 am, "Ray B" <rayb...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Don't forget that light is not the only consideration. Humidity and
> temperature play a big role, too
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> "Jane" <googlemail2...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> >I have 7 phals. They are thriving in a bay window that faces east.
> > They get several hours of morning sun, filtered through shear
> > curtains. The light is much stronger at this time of year, of course,
> > but even in the winter several were blooming.
>
> > I was wondering if there is another type of orchid that would be happy
> > with this light. I love the phal blooms, but it would be nice to have
> > a better variety of leaves. I tried an oncidium but it just refused
> > to bloom. The leaves looked good but after the initial blooms faded,
> > nothing but leaves. I had it for 2 years with no flowers.
> > Apparently it didn't get enough light. I put it up for adoption.
>
> > Thanks
Yes I know. That's why I was asking about orchids that like the same
environment as phals because whatever the conditons are here they are
really thriving.
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