Newbie to your group. I have 2 phalaenopsis orchids that have baby plants on their stems. They have been there for 2 years now. They have no roots on them...
Hi all, long time since I posted anything here but the time has come. Just over two years ago, I bought a plant of Paph Rolfei. The seller, whom I have dealt...
Hi, I agree with these comments on growing paph hybrids from brachi and multi. I give in with these type of hybrids 2 years ago : beautiful plants numerous ...
I have but few paphiopedilums and then only species but as Paph."Rolfei" is a primary hybrid between bellatulum and rothschildianum (why anyone would cross...
Hi everyone, Kyle, Rolfei is *gorgeous*!!!!! I grow the species, too, but some of these crosses are just beautiful! I have tons of these plants, and a few of...
Hi, an interesting response on my posting. The day and night temps in most cases means a lot to most orchids including Paphs BUT it seems to make no difference...
Hi Roy - Yes, I am raising my hand with the same problem (maybe *more* than 1/3?) I do love my paphs, but I have better luck flowering other plants. Why oh...
Dear Denise and Roy, I have followed your discussion with interest. I have been on this list long time ago but almost have never posted any message since there...
Hi all, I have placed another photo here to add something more to our discussions on non-flowering or hard to flower crosses. This time it is on Paph crosses...
Hello again, wondering if anyone has tried using crushed oyster shell in their Paph mix or knows some that has. I have found a source of supply of oyster...
I haven't actually tried oyster shell in my mixes because my water is fairly hard and adding more calcium would be overkill. If you have neutral to acid water...
Thanks to those who answered my question. I have a few of the calcium loving plants that are growing but not well so I will try some shell in a new mix. Thanks...
I have been a member of this group for several months now, but rarely say anything because I dont have much to contribute in the way of knowledge, but I do...
Hi all, I will be receiving a small ( 4 inch LS approx.) seedling plant of Paph. stonei in the next month or so. I have read up on its culture in many places...
Dear Roy, I have some exprience on this species, but in hot and humid climate of Bangkok. I keep it in exactly the same condition as philippinense. I use some...
is it better to use all bark mix like the shultz mix or other mixes. i have a slipper that is in an all bark mix and it is not happy. this morning i planted it...
Hello Mimi Took a while to respond to this. I use egg shells in my mixes for orchids that need extra calcium. I use it more often then any other calcium...
Hi Mark, Thanks so much for your response. I have used egg shells on some of my other plants, particularly bulbs, but now that you have validated that is can...
Aloha Mimi, Well, calcium will not make them bloom, but if a plant is lacking in calcium it will make them healthier so that they can bloom. "Is there anything...
IF YOU SEARCH AMONG SEVERAL ORCHIDS SUPPLIERS NURSERIES THEY PROVIDE KELP EXTRCATS THAN ARE VERY HELPFUL FOR ORCHIDS BLOOMING I HOPE THIS MAY HELP YOU. ...
Regarding organic fertilizer options for orchids: there are a large number of different products available and some have even been tested on orchids. The most...
Hello, I am a hobbyist who lives in Utah, which is considered desert. I grow in my bathroom, on the windowsill and under lights with supplemental humidity....
Dear All, We will host the Third Asian Conference on PLant Pathology. The conference will be held in Yogyakarta city, Indonesia. Many scientist, not only from...
Hello, I have had orchids for a awhile now. I have a problem with spider mites. The orchids I have mostly are the paphiopedilum and moth orchids. I need to...
