Thanks for advice. I had no idea that phals are so sensitive to sunlight.
Just in case, before I hear more on the subject, the orchids will go back to
their shaded place. Plenty of light, but no direct sunlight at any time of
the day.
Does anybody else have any ideas about orchids and sunlight?

Thanks! - Maggie's Mom.


"Ray" wrote in message
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Absolutely get that Phal out of the sun! The "rule of thumb" (almost
literally) I've heard is that if you can hold your hand a foot above the
plant, you should just barely be able to detect a shadow. More light than
that is too much.

I cannot speak for the others, due to your locale...

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"Maggie's Mom" wrote in message
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Hello all. I decided to "de-lurk" for a while to find out about sunlight.
I took my orchids out on the porch (I live in CO). For a couple of weeks
they have been staying totally out of the sunlight. Few days ago I put
them in the sunnier spot, where they get morning sunshine until about 11
AM. I have a wildcat odontocidium and couple of young cattleyas, as well
as one phal that is just about done blooming.
I would love to know how much sunlight is too much for an orchid. And, by
the way: is it a good idea at all to take orchids outside in CO?
I hope I did not do anything stupid...
Peace, - Maggie's Mom.