Requirements for Orchid Lights
Like many varieties of house plants, orchids require special needs when it comes to water, nutrition and light. One of the most critical factors affecting the health of your orchid plant is the type of light it receives. The amount of light that your plant requires will vary according to the particular species but in all cases they need a lot of diffused light. Orchids grow naturally in tropical areas around the world and the areas in which they are found normally have definite patterns of shade and sun.
With this in mind you should locate your orchid near a window on the east side of the house so it receives the cooler light of morning while avoiding the stronger sunlight of the afternoon. Ideally your orchid should receive twelve hours of sun per day; however, this may not always be possible because of strong afternoon sun. Artificial growing light can be used successfully if the right kind of natural light is not available.
Sun Shade Balance
In order to determine the right amounts of sun and shade that your particular orchid species will require you’ll first need to learn as much as possible about your specific plant. Fortunately, this is not difficult as there is a great deal of information available through the internet and libraries. Of course, one of the best sources of information is the person from whom you purchased your plant. However, before you purchase your orchid you should do a little research to determine which species of orchid best fits your temperament and environment. Certain orchids require a lot of sunlight while others will wilt if they get too much sun.
Different Orchid Types Require Diffferent Light
In the orchid growing world there are two different types as far as their lighting requirements are concerned. The soft growing orchids will do best in shady conditions while the hard growing orchids will thrive in sunny conditions. Usually orchids that require soft or shady conditions will provide the pleasure of a healthy, thriving plant, however, the blooms will be small and occur less often. The orchids that grow in hard or sunny conditions will have frequent blooms but there won’t be as much plant. In addition, the leaves on these plants may be yellow and underdeveloped.
Artificial Lighting
One way of making sure that your orchid gets the right amount of light is to use a grow-light. If you control the light with a timer you can insure that your plants will receive the right balance of both light and dark. Florescent light also provides a light source that is not overpowering for them.
For many years it was commonly thought that only experienced horticulturists could successfully grow orchids but with these simple methods of providing the proper kind of light even the most inexperienced enthusiasts can have great results. If you have a good knowledge about the requirements your particular orchid species combined with light sources that can include natural sunlight, a grow-light or florescent lights you’ll be able to grow beautiful orchids that will give you plentiful, full blooms throughout the blooming season.
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