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Found a florescent desk lamp
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Posted by roni0042 7 MD (My Page) on Fri, Nov 13, 09 at 10:33
| I have my two phals at work in a shaded SE window. I've only had them here for a few weeks and am concerned they aren't getting enough light.
I found a florescent desk lamp. Would this be helpful? I am somewhat confused by the posts I've read about lighting. But I read somewhere on the world wide web that a regular florescent bulb is fine?
Thanks!
Roni |
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RE: Found a florescent desk lamp
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| S/E window is plenty for a phal. no need to add a desk lamp. |
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| Thanks! I have become a bit spastic about these plants as I nearly killed one of them from over watering. I've been bitten by the orchid bug and put a few books on my holiday list. This forum is great. Lots of interesting topics! Roni |
RE: Found a florescent desk lamp
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| As smwboxer says, southeast light should be sufficient for a phal. But if you're not sure there is enough light, keep an eye on the leaves. If they turn dark green, chances are the light needs upping a bit. If there's less light, the plants need less water. |
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| I had problems with Phals in my office. In the evening the heat would turn off and the offices were cold probably 55degrees. Same thing over the weekend. I would go in occasionally on the weekend and had to wear my coat to work. During the work day the heat was so high, I have to crack my window. I think the temp extremes were too stressful. Jane |
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| The temperatures here don't vary much. My office is in a renovated house and the heat and AC is fairly consistent. My boss also keeps orchids here and hers are GORGEOUS!! Roni |
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| You are lucky! Then you shouldn't have any problems. Good luck,
Jane |
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| Foot candles of a desk lamp? |
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| My first rebloom was a dendrobium under a light in my cube. No window at all. Regular florescent is fine, but the light drops off quickly as distance increases. |
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