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Raising Orchids Under Lights – the Plus and Minus

March 17th, 2008 by Jared Mair Subscribe To Our Feed

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To begin, light intensity is measured by foot candle (fc) or by kilo lux (klux), which is the international measure unit for lighting. Around 92.3 fcs makes 1 klux. You can measure the intensity of light using a light meter. These meters work best at the time of maximum light, which is usually at noon.

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The Optimal Conditions for Raising Orchids Under Lights
Orchids would normally require and revel in light of 10 thousand fcs or more. It is easier to adapt a low level light orchid to a high level light than vice-versa. You would never be able to coerce a high level light orchid to bloom in conditions where light is low. The low or medium level light orchids would tolerate more light better if they are watered more often. This would mean that plants that need watering every 10 days should be watered every eight days instead.

There are indicators that would tell you whether your plant is happy with the light you are providing or not. It is possible to study the orchids you are growing and know exactly what type of light they prefer. If you do not know where to go for guidance, visit an orchid sale shop and ask for their assistance regarding raising orchids under lights. They would be able to guide you pretty accurately.

Alternatively you could definitely use the Internet on raising orchids under lights, however for this option you need to know the name of your orchid so you could match it with the information available on the Internet. Check the leaves of your orchid carefully. If these are healthy green, hard and crisp to the touch the light is just okay. However, the light would be too low if they are dark green and if you find that the leaves are a funny purplish in color, then you are giving too much light to your orchid.

Raising Orchids Under Lights With The Best Help Available
There is always scope to raise orchids under artificial lights and if you so want, but be careful that you choose the right medium. When it comes to growing orchids you need to be highly accurate about the requirements of the plant or you would not get any results. Choose horticultural lamps over the household lamps because the former offers a better spectrum of light for plants.

High intensity horticulture lamps, which admit between 1000-9000 fc, are the best for raising orchids under lights. These types of lamps will give you the best value for money.

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