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  1. Per

    Cool Growing Paphs?

    No worries, Yoyo_Jo. I think I have what I need; however any other input about cool growing Paphs would certainly be appreciated.
  2. Per

    Cool Growing Paphs?

    Thanks all. Candace, the reason I want to try dropping the temperature for a few of my plants is that in my experience with other flowering plants (I am thinking here mainly of citrus) buds cannot develop without a cold snap. I have heard that the diurnal range is key to bud development in...
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    Cool Growing Paphs?

    Below is my Paph list. I am currently involved in a move so my growing space is in flux right now, but will be growing in a basement over the winter, until I can build a lean-to greenhouse (which may take some time). I keep most of my collection at a minimum temperature of 55-60 F night temps...
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    Cool Growing Paphs?

    In preparation for the approaching fall, I want to separate out my cooler growing Paphs to allow them to get a nice rest to bloom properly. I was wondering if the forum could generate a list of cooler growing Paph species and the minimum temperature ranges for those species. Also, I know...
  5. Per

    What is this?

    Although I have not seen them mottled like that personally, it looks a lot like a mayapple. On another site, I found a mention that certain mayapples can be mottled early in the year. http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/woodland/msg0808044920412.html I have mayapples in my yard...
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    Cocoa mulch?

    NB: This trial was not conducted in any scientific way. It is based entirely on my judgment of the health of my plants. Take it for what it is worth, one person's experience. Goldenrose was dead on about the break-down rate (~3 months). In those pots with more cocoa mulch (~20% of the...
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    Slow-Release Fertilizers?

    Do any of you include slow-release fertilizers in with your mix for paphs when you repot? I use these for my citrus trees and amorphophali (is this the plural?), in which they seem to work really well. I know that they cut down on burn and are available in a variety of N-P-K ratios, some with...
  8. Per

    Guess the species Game

    glaucophyllum?
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    Who can quess this species?

    lowii?
  10. Per

    Cocoa mulch?

    First, yes I am talking about slippers for this experiment. I only am planning to use it for more terrestrial types of orchids. I read that the pure mulch does choke true air plants (like catts) if not repotted frequently. Also, thanks for the great insight. I have my test subjects in...
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    Cocoa mulch?

    Hey, Has anyone ever added soaked cocoa mulch (the husks from the cocoa seed after they to make chocolate) their bark mix. I have started adding it to a large size bark mix and so far (a few weeks), my test subjects have showed increased vitality. Nevertheless, this effect may just be that...
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    How to you get rid of Soil Gnats?

    Tom, I have not dealt with gnats in my orchids, so if they are in bark mix (or similar) this will not work, but if the gnats are in more "traditional" potting mix, I have an easy solution. It worked wonders for my potted citrus. Simply take normal sand (I use All-Purpose because I have it...
  13. Per

    Paph. sangii

    Dear all, Thanks for all the great advice! I will work hard to get it to work out. I love having this forum so that I can poll so many great growers. Best, Per
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    Paph. sangii

    Hello all, I have been lurking lately since I have been consumed by school – sorry for that. I finally decided to get myself a sangii. Although it is out of character for me to do my research after buying a plant (please forgive me that), what special care should I give it now that it is...
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    April Contest - We have Winners!!!

    I must apologize for my recent absence; life has become very hectic. I wanted to let you all know that I purchased a huge compot of topperi from Chuck with my gift certificate from April. If I can find some time, I will post a picture. Now, I have a bunch of repotting ahead of me...
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