Red new-growth leaves are common in phals that have red pigments (anthocyanin) in them for flowering
red, purple, pink, etc. They tend to green up as they mature. Such coloration is also seen in
those same plants when exposed to too much sunlight (I liken it to a tan), or when exposed to
excessive cold in the winter - neither of which is likely in your situation. Nothing to worry
about,

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"J Fortuna" wrote in message
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One of my Phals has a new leaf that is almost completely bright red (I can't
see any green on it). This leaf is still fairly small, so I assume/hope it
will turn green when it grows larger. This Phal is in a rather shady place
(it may be getting a little too little light). This plant lost a couple
leaves earlier this year, and then grew this one new red leaf. Any ideas on
what I could do to encourage it to grow a green leaf? Any ideas on what may
have caused this leaf to be red?

Thanks,
Joanna

P.S.: Currently this seems to be the most problematic thing that any of my
orchids is experiencing. Other than this all of them seem to be doing
exceedingly well. :-)