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MissMorbus
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I received my first paph last week. It's a barbatum. I'm having a little trouble watering it, or more accurately keeping it moist. I've read that you will probably only have to water a paph about once, maybe twice a week. Mine seems to be getting really dry in just a day or two. I watered it Friday late in the day, and when I checked it today (Sunday) it was already dry. The bark on top was definately dry. I didn't want to start digging too deep in the pot, so I pulled the marker out to see if there was any moisture on it, and it was dry. I got it from Oak Hill, and it's still in the pot they sent it in. It looks like the mix they describe as their standard mix. It's a pretty chunky mix, but that seems normal for orchids. Here's a quote from their site about the ingredients of their standard mix:
"White fir bark (80%) with a couple of grades of perlite, vermiculite, and peat moss mixed in."
Does anyone have any advice on this? I realize that depending on my conditions, I might have to water more or less than the average. I'm really just concerned about watering it too much.
Just in case anyone needs to know, here's how I'm growing it:
I have it in a southeast facing window that gets a good bit of sun, but I've created a shady spot for my paph by keeping it behind a few other plants. Also, I have it sitting right beside a make shift humidity tray that I use for my Nepenthes.
Thanks!
"White fir bark (80%) with a couple of grades of perlite, vermiculite, and peat moss mixed in."
Does anyone have any advice on this? I realize that depending on my conditions, I might have to water more or less than the average. I'm really just concerned about watering it too much.
Just in case anyone needs to know, here's how I'm growing it:
I have it in a southeast facing window that gets a good bit of sun, but I've created a shady spot for my paph by keeping it behind a few other plants. Also, I have it sitting right beside a make shift humidity tray that I use for my Nepenthes.
Thanks!