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...
Hi Group, thought I might share a New Paph flowering as present. Not the crossing type I would normally go for but one only finished up in the collection. It...
Hey Denise, glad you like the Paph. Its only a small plant but I have high hopes for it. Your P. Orchilla 'Chilton', good luck with it, it is a wonderful...
question about length of flowers on Phaps and Phrags I have been told that Phap flowers often last longer than Phrags, and Im just curious. How long does a...
Hmm...My experiences with the two are completely different. For most phrags, the flowers last a shorter period of time, but there are more of them, they...
does any one know where i can buy a lady slipper orchids or cyprideum orchids on the web. I have several paph's and one phrag's( i plan to buy one more at the ...
There are plenty of places to buy paph and phrags on the web - are you looking for recommendations? Cyps are different, but Cyp Haven is one place that has...
I am going to a few orchid shows around where i live. but i think my wallet/ budget barelly survived the sf orchid show. I am looking forward to the Santa...
Hi Jessica, I know what you mean about your wallet/budget not surviving the orchid shows. I'm scheduled to go to 3 or 4 this spring myself! I frequently get...
I know what you mean i mainly got into this hobby to be closer to my husband. I recently signed us up for orchid digest as a christmas present. I am going to...
Good evening all. Since there is aways a problem sending or storing photos of your orchids for others to see. I am now using the free web site Photobucket.com ...
Hi Roy - Wow! Love your slipper orchids! I especially am fond of Tuxedo Junction x Red Glory. Is the flower **really** that RED?! I love it! ~Denise...
Congratulations Roy, A wonderful display of your set up and your prowess as a grower. Gordon. ... From: Roy Lee To: paphiopedilum-orchids@yahoogroups.com ;...
Hi folks, thanks for the feed back. There are some Paphs there that aren't award quality or even maybe show bench quality but I grow them "coz I like 'em". ...
Hello, I'm a newcomer to orchids, having just bought a beautiful "bulldog" at the Nashville Lawn and Garden Show. In reading some literature, I've come across...
Hi Margaret, Phragmipedium (phrag) is another species of lady slipper type orchids. Their cultural needs are different from those of paphs. Brachys are a...
Hi Margaret! I see that Danna has filled you in on Phrags and their culture. I would only like to add that they are found naturally in South and Central ...
Hi Margaret, Obviously I was confused about the brachys, and Denise has the right idea. If you Google brachypetalum, you will find a page with lots of pictures...
I have a phrag longiflorium and paph hain sin ( i think ) i might have typed wrong. But i mist my slipper orchids at least twice a day if it is warm out ( like...
