Light source for dendrobium orchid?

Hi,





I bought a plant section for a Dendrobium orchid Nobile - leaves and stalks with roots, no flowers.





Anyway, the root are growing but I notice that whenever I put it beside a window, instead of standing upright, the whole thing bends sideways to face the window, and it looks really dumb!





Do they have to recieve lighting directly from above? If so, is artificial lighting good enough?





Thanks

Light source for dendrobium orchid?
dendro need 40/50%sun light the whole day .near the window without curtain will also do .vitamin B is there fatilizer if you have tablets place one on top of root every month . do not cut the old sterm.change root cover with coconut shell every six months
Reply:Light requirements





Dendrobiums like good light at all times but they should not be kept in full sun or they may scorch. Keep them in the brightest position during the winter months to help ripen the current years stems, called canes
Reply:Nobiles are somewhat difficult-nitrogen at the wrong time will get you kikis and no blooms.Might try another species.Also try contacting Yamamato Orchids in Hawaii for some cultural advice. And if your going to try artifical lighting you will do best with a hid type. Best of luck!