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! |
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! |
Reka ,its not the temp drop but the possibility of cold draughts ,even still
in my conservatory I have recently noticed it drops to below 55c & I would expect it even colder next to the window so I would have the plants further into the room .were you should still get the temp difference at night.But we all grow in different conditions,I struggled to grow in the house and couldn't wait to get a greenhouse even if it is small,we couldn't stand the constant mess/knocking pots over & watering etc. Also I think we flap abit about the temp difference and pamper our orchids toooooo much. I am surprised at how much better the plants are doing in a greenhouse. -- Thanks Keith,England,UK. "Reka" wrote in message ... 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! |
I was told that the cooling period for phals is only for a couple
of weeks to initiate spikes, they like warm & cozy temps like us, which is why they are good indoor/windowsill growers? -- Cheers Wendy Remove PETERPAN for email reply Reka wrote: 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. |
I was told that the cooling period for phals is only for a couple
of weeks to initiate spikes, they like warm & cozy temps like us, which is why they are good indoor/windowsill growers? -- Cheers Wendy Remove PETERPAN for email reply Reka wrote: 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. |
I was told that the cooling period for phals is only for a couple
of weeks to initiate spikes, they like warm & cozy temps like us, which is why they are good indoor/windowsill growers? -- Cheers Wendy Remove PETERPAN for email reply Reka wrote: 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. |
Wendy,Do you think we worry too much about the temp difference,i have been
keeping a 60f min in the greenhouse.The temp at the moment is struggling to reach 65f in the day, in the last month the temp has reached 70f/above on average once a week when the sun has really been doing its bit. -- Thanks Keith,England,UK. "wendy7" wrote in message news:l5%ud.50583$Af.36182@fed1read07... I was told that the cooling period for phals is only for a couple of weeks to initiate spikes, they like warm & cozy temps like us, which is why they are good indoor/windowsill growers? -- Cheers Wendy Remove PETERPAN for email reply Reka wrote: 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. |
Right now, the orchid will be staying in South Texas
I live in Boston, but I'm in the process of moving to New York, and I want it be in a stable place..... Okay....I also wanted to ask about Species orchids, what's the difference between them and hybrids....any differences in care? -Sandra |
Right now, the orchid will be staying in South Texas
I live in Boston, but I'm in the process of moving to New York, and I want it be in a stable place..... Okay....I also wanted to ask about Species orchids, what's the difference between them and hybrids....any differences in care? -Sandra |
Care of a plant goes on the plant itself not wether it is a species or
hybrid,every plant has its own needs.I found these terms for you to read,hope you dont fall asleep :-). Term Species Groups of actually (or potentially) interbreeding natural populations which are reproductively isolated from other such groups" (Mayr, 1942, p.120; Ref. 33179); group of animals or plants having common characteristics and able to breed together to produce fertile offspring, so that they maintain their `separateness' from other groups; the basic rank of biological nomenclature. Taxonomically, the name of a category of organisms below the genus-group. Abbreviated as sp. (singular) or spp. (plural). Term Hybrid hi´brId) , term applied by plant and animal breeders to the offspring of a cross between two different subspecies or species, and by geneticists to the offspring of parents differing in any genetic characteristic (see genetics ). The mule , the hybrid steer, and hybrid corn are examples of hybrids produced by breeders, but some animal species may cross-breed in the wild, as the gray wolf and coyote sometimes do. Hybridization between cultivars or varieties is often used in agriculture to obtain greater vigor or growth (heterosis). Hybrid vigor is achieved by crossing two inbred strains (see breeding ). The first generation shows greatly increased vigor and a better yield primarily because many genes for recessive, often deleterious, traits from one parent are masked by corresponding dominant genes in the other parent. -- Thanks Keith,England,UK. "sandra" wrote in message oups.com... Right now, the orchid will be staying in South Texas I live in Boston, but I'm in the process of moving to New York, and I want it be in a stable place..... Okay....I also wanted to ask about Species orchids, what's the difference between them and hybrids....any differences in care? -Sandra |
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