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Orchids are beautiful flowers. They look exotic, and tropical, but are relatively easy to keep. All they require is a weekly watering and the right amount of light. Getting phalaenopsis orchids to bloom, however? That has been difficult. I have tried different amounts of light and water for the past two years, to no avail. So imagine my excitement when two beautiful red and yellow flowers appeared on my second oldest orchid plant.
I have read a variety of guides which suggest temperature, water, and light as the triggers for orchid blooms. For me, the key was light.
It really is all about the right level of light. Most guides will say that you need indirect light, but not all indirect light is equal.