"J Fortuna" wrote in message
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Thank you, Ray. I suspected that it wasn't something to worry about, but I
thought I would ask just in case -- since it is soooo red.
Joanna

"Ray" wrote in message
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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,

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!

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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. :-)
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Unless you have recently treated your collection with some sort of a
pesticide, in which case red leaves = sudden death.

K Barrett