Phal lighting question

Phal lighting question#451716

By optique -  Fri May 24, 2024 5:06 am
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- Fri May 24, 2024 5:06 am #451716

How much light do Phal's like?

Bright off light some sun from a window? I do natural lighting i just need to know where to place it.

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Re: Phal lighting question#451727

By Fishkeeper -  Fri May 24, 2024 1:06 pm
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- Fri May 24, 2024 1:06 pm #451727

"Bright shade" is what people typically say. A not-very-bright window, or set back or to the side of a bright one, should suffice. If the leaves are very dark green, it needs more light.

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Re: Phal lighting question#451729

By wcrosman -  Fri May 24, 2024 3:37 pm
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- Fri May 24, 2024 3:37 pm #451729

What fishkeeper said.
I keep mine near a west facing window which has a porch roof extending about 5’ past the window. Plants get bright shady light during the day and sun for about an hour. They are doing well.

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Re: Phal lighting question#451730

By evenwind -  Fri May 24, 2024 3:45 pm
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- Fri May 24, 2024 3:45 pm #451730

The "standard" reply was always east or west window but that covers a lot of ground. Wherever you place them, watch the leaves. As fishkeeper said, if they start getting darker, you need more light. And the reverse, if the leaves start to pale, reduce the light.

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