LIGHT
needs are easy to fulfill for a Paphiopedilum. 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 Paphiopedilum 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.