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Dukgae, on 2012-05-23 07:18:20, said:
I've found with orchids that part of the trick at least is to try different places till you find the spot they like - enough air but not too much sun, or for some types, full shade. I have a dark pink one (the sort with lots of aerial roots) that was not doing anything and after I moved it to a more shady spot that still gets a bit of light and the breeze, it started growing and flowered again (not flowering right now, will post a pic if it flowers again). And giving them a misting with the spray bottle every morning and the occasional dunk in a bucket of water for a good soak.
If they're indoors, they are also sensitive to things you wouldn't think of - when I lived in Hong Kong, I had 8 or 9 of them doing very well, and then we had the house painted and they all shrivelled and died, I think the paint fumes got them.
Thanks for the tip about tights, Mitmig, will have a look in Tesco
If they're indoors, they are also sensitive to things you wouldn't think of - when I lived in Hong Kong, I had 8 or 9 of them doing very well, and then we had the house painted and they all shrivelled and died, I think the paint fumes got them.
Thanks for the tip about tights, Mitmig, will have a look in Tesco
I think you hit the nail on the head with your comments here Dukgae,
..... earlish morning sun and the important misting, mine can go for long periods without the misting and perhaps too much mid late morning sun too... & give me sad looking results! 
It does depend on type, as there are some that do well in full sun...
If anyone ever goes through Singapore airport, they have the best display of orchids I've seen anywhere... I'm sure they are changed often, to give a perfect display!
