This is a discussion on paph. culture within the Paphiopedilum & Phragmipedium Info. forums, part of the Frequently Asked Questions category; hmmm...might be tough to bloom paphs there. bright shade would be optimal, or some direct ...
hmmm...might be tough to bloom paphs there. bright shade would be optimal, or some direct morning light. if it's just for a few months the plant will be fine if everything else is in order. might even look nicer with larger, darker green leaves.
You could always add grow lights. A Paph wouldn't need strong lighting to encourage it along.
Julie
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Mine seem to like a west window and get good light in the afternoon to early evening. You'll know when you hit the right place as they will grow and bloom freely. I also occaisionally will use a grow light when we are in a really shady period like bad weather and no sun. I don't want to loose even a single day of sunshine that may be needed to bloom.