| Your phal will do very well on the front porch.
When mounted naturally the new top of the leaf is not light sensitive. The new bottom is extra sensitive since it recieves only bounced light.
These plants have been on the earth since before the dinosours and did very well without us.
The plant will also get better air circulation mounted.
soaking for a couple of minutes is sufficient. The air roots will change color fast and if you use sphagnum it will soak all the way through.
The good air circulation and inabillity to retain water in the crown makes wetting the leaves in soaking safe. It is no different than a wild orchid in the rain.
Keep in mind that it will dry much faster when mounted then in a pot. You will probably be watering every day or every other day, at least until the keiki gets established.
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