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Phal in My South Window
Hello Everyone,
My sister's phal had 5 babies last year03, and now they're mature enough to bloom..... The problem is, I don'thave a North or East Window, one that's availabale anyway... I was wondering....maybe with some light to moderate shading, would it be okay to let my phal rest a few feet away from my South Window....I would use the West, but the light is too strong, and too direct.... I'm just a little worried, because I've been reading that only certain orchids can handle Southern exposure...Anyway, Any help would be greatly appreciated.... Sandra |
Really? I always thought that the best windows were in the order of
east, south, west and then lastly north. Maybe someone can correct me on this if I am mistaken. Cheers, Xi sandra wrote: Hello Everyone, My sister's phal had 5 babies last year03, and now they're mature enough to bloom..... The problem is, I don'thave a North or East Window, one that's availabale anyway... I was wondering....maybe with some light to moderate shading, would it be okay to let my phal rest a few feet away from my South Window....I would use the West, but the light is too strong, and too direct.... I'm just a little worried, because I've been reading that only certain orchids can handle Southern exposure...Anyway, Any help would be greatly appreciated.... Sandra |
Really? I always thought that the best windows were in the order of
east, south, west and then lastly north. Maybe someone can correct me on this if I am mistaken. Cheers, Xi sandra wrote: Hello Everyone, My sister's phal had 5 babies last year03, and now they're mature enough to bloom..... The problem is, I don'thave a North or East Window, one that's availabale anyway... I was wondering....maybe with some light to moderate shading, would it be okay to let my phal rest a few feet away from my South Window....I would use the West, but the light is too strong, and too direct.... I'm just a little worried, because I've been reading that only certain orchids can handle Southern exposure...Anyway, Any help would be greatly appreciated.... Sandra |
Really? I always thought that the best windows were in the order of
east, south, west and then lastly north. Maybe someone can correct me on this if I am mistaken. Cheers, Xi sandra wrote: Hello Everyone, My sister's phal had 5 babies last year03, and now they're mature enough to bloom..... The problem is, I don'thave a North or East Window, one that's availabale anyway... I was wondering....maybe with some light to moderate shading, would it be okay to let my phal rest a few feet away from my South Window....I would use the West, but the light is too strong, and too direct.... I'm just a little worried, because I've been reading that only certain orchids can handle Southern exposure...Anyway, Any help would be greatly appreciated.... Sandra |
Hi Sandra. Mostly what your going to hear is Phals like light but not
too intense. Try a sheer curtain that lets light in and it'll probably be ok. I have phals. in an east window and use a plant light above them on cloudy days and they're doing fine. I once heard someone discribe how they held their hand above their orchid to see if it cast a shadow - that way they could tell the degree of light it was getting. Good luck and remember your window might not only give too much light but also heat. Your phal. will dry out faster. Burr |
Hi Sandra. Mostly what your going to hear is Phals like light but not
too intense. Try a sheer curtain that lets light in and it'll probably be ok. I have phals. in an east window and use a plant light above them on cloudy days and they're doing fine. I once heard someone discribe how they held their hand above their orchid to see if it cast a shadow - that way they could tell the degree of light it was getting. Good luck and remember your window might not only give too much light but also heat. Your phal. will dry out faster. Burr |
Hi Sandra. Mostly what your going to hear is Phals like light but not
too intense. Try a sheer curtain that lets light in and it'll probably be ok. I have phals. in an east window and use a plant light above them on cloudy days and they're doing fine. I once heard someone discribe how they held their hand above their orchid to see if it cast a shadow - that way they could tell the degree of light it was getting. Good luck and remember your window might not only give too much light but also heat. Your phal. will dry out faster. Burr |
Sandra,
Start by setting the phal two feet away from the window. When the sun shines it's brightest on the phal feel the leaves, if warm to the touch move it further away, if cool you can move it closer maybe 6 inches at a time. You don't want phal leaves getting warm or they will burn. Bob "sandra" wrote in message oups.com... Hello Everyone, My sister's phal had 5 babies last year03, and now they're mature enough to bloom..... The problem is, I don'thave a North or East Window, one that's availabale anyway... I was wondering....maybe with some light to moderate shading, would it be okay to let my phal rest a few feet away from my South Window....I would use the West, but the light is too strong, and too direct.... I'm just a little worried, because I've been reading that only certain orchids can handle Southern exposure...Anyway, Any help would be greatly appreciated.... Sandra |
Sandra,
Start by setting the phal two feet away from the window. When the sun shines it's brightest on the phal feel the leaves, if warm to the touch move it further away, if cool you can move it closer maybe 6 inches at a time. You don't want phal leaves getting warm or they will burn. Bob "sandra" wrote in message oups.com... Hello Everyone, My sister's phal had 5 babies last year03, and now they're mature enough to bloom..... The problem is, I don'thave a North or East Window, one that's availabale anyway... I was wondering....maybe with some light to moderate shading, would it be okay to let my phal rest a few feet away from my South Window....I would use the West, but the light is too strong, and too direct.... I'm just a little worried, because I've been reading that only certain orchids can handle Southern exposure...Anyway, Any help would be greatly appreciated.... Sandra |
On Sun, 12 Dec 2004 04:40:20 GMT, Xi Wang
wrote: Really? I always thought that the best windows were in the order of east, south, west and then lastly north. Maybe someone can correct me on this if I am mistaken. Cheers, Xi It all depends on where you live and what kind of plant you have. A Phal that is slowly acclimated to more light can take more than this one has probably been getting. It will not like direct sun on the leaves unless it is very early in the day and not for any length of time. If you grow other plants in this area, you are probably safe. IF not make sure there is a sheer curtain to break the light &/or the plant is back and does not get direct sunlight. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
On Sun, 12 Dec 2004 04:40:20 GMT, Xi Wang
wrote: Really? I always thought that the best windows were in the order of east, south, west and then lastly north. Maybe someone can correct me on this if I am mistaken. Cheers, Xi It all depends on where you live and what kind of plant you have. A Phal that is slowly acclimated to more light can take more than this one has probably been getting. It will not like direct sun on the leaves unless it is very early in the day and not for any length of time. If you grow other plants in this area, you are probably safe. IF not make sure there is a sheer curtain to break the light &/or the plant is back and does not get direct sunlight. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
On Sun, 12 Dec 2004 04:40:20 GMT, Xi Wang
wrote: Really? I always thought that the best windows were in the order of east, south, west and then lastly north. Maybe someone can correct me on this if I am mistaken. Cheers, Xi It all depends on where you live and what kind of plant you have. A Phal that is slowly acclimated to more light can take more than this one has probably been getting. It will not like direct sun on the leaves unless it is very early in the day and not for any length of time. If you grow other plants in this area, you are probably safe. IF not make sure there is a sheer curtain to break the light &/or the plant is back and does not get direct sunlight. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
The phal should do fine there in the winter,but as soon as the sun become
strong in spring ,i would move it further into the room.I wouldnt place the plant to close to the window as at night can become a cold area,especially on a windowsill with curtains drawn. I have seen someone growing/re-flowering phals on a bay windowsill with really good results. -- Thanks Keith,England,UK. "Bob Walsh" wrote in message news:%dQud.176635$5K2.168908@attbi_s03... Sandra, Start by setting the phal two feet away from the window. When the sun shines it's brightest on the phal feel the leaves, if warm to the touch move it further away, if cool you can move it closer maybe 6 inches at a time. You don't want phal leaves getting warm or they will burn. Bob "sandra" wrote in message oups.com... Hello Everyone, My sister's phal had 5 babies last year03, and now they're mature enough to bloom..... The problem is, I don'thave a North or East Window, one that's availabale anyway... I was wondering....maybe with some light to moderate shading, would it be okay to let my phal rest a few feet away from my South Window....I would use the West, but the light is too strong, and too direct.... I'm just a little worried, because I've been reading that only certain orchids can handle Southern exposure...Anyway, Any help would be greatly appreciated.... Sandra |
kenty ;-) wrote:
The phal should do fine there in the winter,but as soon as the sun become strong in spring ,i would move it further into the room.I wouldnt place the plant to close to the window as at night can become a cold area,especially on a windowsill with curtains drawn. I have seen someone growing/re-flowering phals on a bay windowsill with really good results. You see, I would have said the opposite. The cold nights are good for them, as long as it doesn't get below 13°C/55°C. But you will need a sheer curtain now while the sun is low, and more so as the days get longer. Some tissue paper taped to the window behind the plant helps, too, if you don't have or want a curtain. Where are you? That can make a big difference as well. -- Reka This is LIFE! It's not a rehearsal. Don't miss it! http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html Reclaim Your Inbox! http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/ Rediscover the Web! http://www.mozilla-europe.org/en/products/firefox/ They're free! |
kenty ;-) wrote:
The phal should do fine there in the winter,but as soon as the sun become strong in spring ,i would move it further into the room.I wouldnt place the plant to close to the window as at night can become a cold area,especially on a windowsill with curtains drawn. I have seen someone growing/re-flowering phals on a bay windowsill with really good results. You see, I would have said the opposite. The cold nights are good for them, as long as it doesn't get below 13°C/55°C. But you will need a sheer curtain now while the sun is low, and more so as the days get longer. Some tissue paper taped to the window behind the plant helps, too, if you don't have or want a curtain. Where are you? That can make a big difference as well. -- Reka This is LIFE! It's not a rehearsal. Don't miss it! http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html Reclaim Your Inbox! http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/ Rediscover the Web! http://www.mozilla-europe.org/en/products/firefox/ They're free! |
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