Phalaenopsis orchids need bright but indirect light and are best placed in an east or west facing window. Avoid exposing your orchid to more than 1 to 2 hours of direct sunlight per day. Pale leaves with brown patches indicate excessive light. Dark green leaves indicate insufficient lighting.
Can orchids tolerate morning sun?
So if you see direct sunlight on your orchid for more than 1 to 2 hours per day, move the orchid to a different location. They will typically be able to tolerate some early morning direct sunlight in an east-facing window, or late evening direct sunlight in a west-facing window.
You might be asking “Do orchids get sunburnt?”
The only orchids that cannot adapt to the full sun and would get sunburnt are the low-light ones, e., and g. The variegated orchids, Phalaenopsis, Miltonopsis, Jewel orchids, Paphiopedilums. Below is a list of some common species that can thrive under the full sun.
Do orchids want plenty of sunlight?
The specific amount of light your orchid needs depends on its species. In the wild, some orchids grow in dappled light conditions while others thrive in environments that offer plenty of shade. That being said, more often than not, tropical orchids require bright, indirect sunlight to encourage bloom and maintain a hearty root system.
Some orchids require bright light, but no direct sun. Orchids such as Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum live as epiphytes in lower parts of the forest. Trees and clouds block the direct rays of the sun.
How much direct sunlight do Orchids need?
Unfortunately, placing an orchid across the room from a window, or in a room which faces north, is unlikely to provide sufficient sunlight. Depending on the genus, most orchids will suffer with anything more than 1-2 hours of direct sunlight per day.
When growing an orchid indoors it is recommended that it receive six hours of indirect sunlight a day to stay healthy. Most of them need plenty of light which means at least six hours of exposure a day.
Can orchids grow in deep shade?
No flowering plant will do well in deepest shade, and orchids are no exception. Orchids generally come from environments where dappled light is the norm. The hotter the sun, the more midday shade is required. In humid or coastal areas, more sun can be given. The required amount of light will also dictate your selection of plants.
What is the best time of year to plant orchids?
The end of winter is spring is the best time to change the growing environment (including lighting) of orchids because the sun is not the strongest and they begin an active vegetative growing phase. What orchids can handle full sun?