Three of the helenae that have bloomed out for me so far this season. All kinda meh but one that stands out to me.
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Helenae so far
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NYEric
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Halo there! 
You dont have a problem flowering them.
Wendy
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Lovely blooms.
I think they are wonderful little things. Very nice.
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17andgrowing
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Sweet!
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Yes -- that one is outstanding!
Thanks! Got lucky with that one.
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Spaph
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Nice trio, this is such a great species!
I don't think I've seen a helenae that I didn't like. Some are
more colorful than others, but all are quite lovely and have
an appeal all their own. You seem to bloom them much
better than I do. Any specific recommendations on
culture? I can't quite see what the plants are growing in. Are they
in coir baskets?
more colorful than others, but all are quite lovely and have
an appeal all their own. You seem to bloom them much
better than I do. Any specific recommendations on
culture? I can't quite see what the plants are growing in. Are they
in coir baskets?
Yes. This species does well in a well draining mix and pot. Then again I keep my RH really high.
All in all, helenae is pretty easy for me but I realize that my norn is not everyones norm.
Tyler
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All in all, helenae is pretty easy for me but I realize that my norn is not everyones norm.
Tyler
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Mine are in well draining Orchiata in clay pots so I'm intrigued with the coir baskets. Did you buy a sheet and
make your own baskets or line a wood basket with coir?
The three I have are growing well, but haven't offered to
bloom this year.
make your own baskets or line a wood basket with coir?
The three I have are growing well, but haven't offered to
bloom this year.
I was able to buy the coir as pots. They seem to be sporadically available at my local supply house so when I see them, I buy the lot. Paphs do really well in them. Also trying to change all my species Paphs to baskets or if they are small plants to coir.
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MaryPientka
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Lovely!
Tyler, I think you've found a great idea with the coir baskets, but I've never seen them for sale anywhere. I
keep long-fibered coco on hand and can line wood baskets
which will hold some Orchiata and hydroton. Do you think that might do as well?
*I still love that photo of your big-nosed Buddy. That avatar makes me smile every time I see it.
keep long-fibered coco on hand and can line wood baskets
which will hold some Orchiata and hydroton. Do you think that might do as well?
*I still love that photo of your big-nosed Buddy. That avatar makes me smile every time I see it.
Thanks! Diego is my best buddy, but I think that he is starting to like my 3 yo daughter more.....
I use coir sheets to line baskets or long strand NZSM, but ultimately coir is better.
Here is Diego and Reagan exchanging pleasantries
And here is a source for coir pots
Tyler
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I use coir sheets to line baskets or long strand NZSM, but ultimately coir is better.
Here is Diego and Reagan exchanging pleasantries
And here is a source for coir pots
Tyler
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I didn't know coir pots existed. What a great idea! Thanks, Tyler.
Thank you so much for the amazon site. I knew that hard
pressed ones existed, but not the sheet coir in a pot shape.
Seems like daughter and dog have a good hold on who's
got who. Lovely to see and she will grow up a more loving and compassionate person having shared her
young life with a dog. Gooood daddy.
pressed ones existed, but not the sheet coir in a pot shape.
Seems like daughter and dog have a good hold on who's
got who. Lovely to see and she will grow up a more loving and compassionate person having shared her
young life with a dog. Gooood daddy.
