paph light

[sandra]

My paph which spiked a new bud about 4 weeks ago has been sitting on the patio getting low light, northern exposure. Is it a bad idea to give it more light now by placing it, facing east which gets about 3-4 hours of bright, screened light?

[kmarch]

While I advocate leaving a plant to bloom in the same conditions in which it spiked, I don't think it will make a gread deal of difference one way or the other. Why are you considering moving it? Perhaps so you can enjoy the blooms more easily when they come? There's not really any compwlling cultural reason to move it at this time but folks like ot have their blooming orchids where they can enjoy them. I have my Coel Lynda Buckley sitting next to my computer (which is not where it grows) so I can enjoy it. If you do move it make sure you keep it out of any direct light.

Cheers,

[sandra]

Originally Posted by kmarch

While I advocate leaving a plant to bloom in the same conditions in which it spiked, I don't think it will make a gread deal of difference one way or the other. Why are you considering moving it? Perhaps so you can enjoy the blooms more easily when they come?

No, to give it optimum conditions in which to grow. I'll leave it as is then. Thanks.

[Vivienne]

Sandra, if it's growing as nicely as we know it is then I would have to say it's enjoying it's present location... and all the love you are giving it.

[sandra]

Yes Vivienne, I just switched it back to it's original location. I don't want to sabotage anything. Thanks for the confirmation!

[Cynthia, Prescott, AZ]

Also, rotating the plant is not a good idea, and the new location might have a different directional effect that you can't analize well enough ahead of time. Once the flower is fully opened, moving it won't be aproblem.