carrilloenglish
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Hello all,
I hope to start a discussion and information session on longer petal paphs and their culture, specifically relating to their petals and the care/protection of their petals.
Every year I bloom various sanderianum hybrids (specifically Angel Hair, Michael Koops, Paul Parks, etc.) Sadly though, every year I somehow end up with damaged and frizzled petals. And, every year I modify culture to protect the growth and presentation of the flower's petals. While I know that high humidity is a factor in keeping the petals developing nicely, what other "tricks" are used to protect the growing of these petals and preventing them from dying prematurely?
We all know how sensitive they are too. A strong fan will blow the petals and cause damage; wet petals that stick onto the plant or pot will also kill the petals.... the tribulations are many!
Anyone willing to discuss tricks of the trade to keep their sandies, and their hybrids, exhibiting petals worthy of awe and admiration?
Christian,
central NJ
I hope to start a discussion and information session on longer petal paphs and their culture, specifically relating to their petals and the care/protection of their petals.
Every year I bloom various sanderianum hybrids (specifically Angel Hair, Michael Koops, Paul Parks, etc.) Sadly though, every year I somehow end up with damaged and frizzled petals. And, every year I modify culture to protect the growth and presentation of the flower's petals. While I know that high humidity is a factor in keeping the petals developing nicely, what other "tricks" are used to protect the growing of these petals and preventing them from dying prematurely?
We all know how sensitive they are too. A strong fan will blow the petals and cause damage; wet petals that stick onto the plant or pot will also kill the petals.... the tribulations are many!
Anyone willing to discuss tricks of the trade to keep their sandies, and their hybrids, exhibiting petals worthy of awe and admiration?
Christian,
central NJ