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LIGHT
Light needs are easy to fulfill for Angraecum orchids, as they can be grown similarly to Phalaenopsis. They can receive ambient light in a greenhouse or North window, with up to 4 hours of direct sun at the most. Most will thrive with two to three hours of direct sun a day.
- In a greenhouse, shadecloth is required to reach about 10,750-21,500 lumens (1,000-2,000 foot-candles) depending on the plants.
- In the home, east, north, or west windows where they will get about 1-4 hours of direct sun are ideal.
Many types of Angraecum orchids will grow well under artificial light. Use lightbulbs/LEDs of your choice that are about 1-2 feet above the plant and emit >10,000 lumens per square yard/square meter. The lowest amount of lumens for growth is about 2000 lumens, though flowering may be poor.