The orchid and light

Maintain orchids is not so simple, so when it comes to light many of the fans are confused by all the precision required. For each orchid, the dosage is different, some of them will not stand direct sunlight, others such as vandalism are fond. Tricks for fans. Let us arrange first orchids in light levels. Those with a need sun veiled are very Bulbophyllum, Paphinia, Paphiopedilum and Maxillaria, place them instead in the North. You will find a place near a window facing east, with a dim light, for Cattleya, Miltonia, Paphiopedilum, Phalaenopsis, however, do pay attention to each variety, the difference may be subtle but fatal if you do not follow the instructions supplied avec.Enfin full South, direct sunlight, will be reduced to Vanda, Cymbidium and Oncidium. In the documents that you can find on the internet and even in specialized books, authors often fail to report that put an orchid behind a window and place it in direct sunlight are not at all the same things. In their home countries, orchids have direct contact with the light, sometimes they look a shadow behind the leaves of the trees they occupy. In France and in Western countries, we will simply place it o √ π where there is sun or behind the window. This is a mistake because it amplifies the effect that reference the burning rays of the sun, yet it is not direct. The one very effective way to be sure not to go wrong is to bring two things: the first is the user manual, the second is a light meter. In the document, you will absolutely have recommended that the number of lux in the sun, cloudy, overcast light, shade and cover. This will let you know if your orchid is getting enough light per day. And suddenly, you will master data that seemed out of control.