Thanks for the fast reaction! I am using a mix of large and medium bark, perlite and sphagnum but on the top there are mostly large chunks of bark. I am keeping him quite moist (I never let him dry out). Sorry! Should have told that together with my question. Maybe it has something to do with my...
Since the sun is shining more and more here, the 4/5 lower leaves turned more yellowish (the lowest one is dying off, I think because the new leave is coming up) Only the upper 3 are more green. The new leaf is growing fast and the roots are doing great so I think there is no real other problem...
My first species was Paphiopedilum delenatii (I only have Paph species, no Phrags unfortunately) . It is quite an easy grower for me. Paph spicerianum is also quite easy to grow an flower.
Jöran
My (small) current collection contains mostly Paphs and a few other orchids. Next year I am going to university and they all are going to move to my new home :) (hope I will have enough space;))
The Paphs:
- P. Blackjack (a complex hybrid)
- P. Maudiae "Femma"
- P. USA (an American hybrid)...
Thanks for the reactions!
Guess I have to wait for the flowers :D
Here are som pictures of the plant!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/147373074@N07/32658359056/
and another
https://www.flickr.com/photos/147373074@N07/32319866990/
I have bought a seedling P. druryi in the beginning of 2016. It grows amazing but I am a little bit suspicious about the authenticity of it. I read in some books that crosses between druryi and villosum are often sold as druryi.
Books and the internet say that druryi shouldn't have arching...
Hi, my name is Jöran and I am 17 years old. I grow orchids for nearly 4 years now and I really enjoy it. Paphs are my absolute favourites and I always check this forum when I have a question about them. That's why I decided to join. I have a small collection consisting of a few species and some...