Hi,
As I mentioned in the introductory forum, I'm concerned that my growing conditions are not suited for Paphs. I've searched the internet, but I have found that some sites are contradictory, or vary somewhat, to others...so I would appreciate advice from you experienced growers. I rec'd my first Paph last week and it now sits in front of an east window but is not getting much light- approx. 300-900 footcandles (at the most). This may be due to the way our house is built....the window is very slightly shaded??). About 30-40% humidity and not much air flow. Also, I have no shear curtains on any window. I could move my Paph to my greenhouse where I would have control of the light it receives (small pieces of shadecloth, etc.) and I'm guessing that my humidity level is ok for it ?? I'm also guessing that the air flow is ok. ?? That's another thing I hope to learn from you. My gh conditions are:
General high for the day-appprox. 95 degrees in the summer (Of course, I have more control in the winter because of adjustable therm. heaters).
GH humidity is approx. 60-80% in the summer....quite a bit lower in the winter.
Of course, I can control watering, but I would appreciate help as to damp, dry or whatever is needed.
Airflow seems to be good...2 large fans-1 under each bench, as well as a very small clip on fan that would increase airflow to the Paph itself.
Please let me know if I have missed something....
So, what do you think?
I have included a pic. of the Paph (it's small). I repotted it when I rec'd it (a general practice I have). I had to overpot it into a 4" pot because at the time I didn't think I had a smaller one, but but I have since found a 3" plastic pot and repotted it again, in hopes it would be better suited.
I would also appreciate any tips you many have to offer.
Thanks,
Vicki
As I mentioned in the introductory forum, I'm concerned that my growing conditions are not suited for Paphs. I've searched the internet, but I have found that some sites are contradictory, or vary somewhat, to others...so I would appreciate advice from you experienced growers. I rec'd my first Paph last week and it now sits in front of an east window but is not getting much light- approx. 300-900 footcandles (at the most). This may be due to the way our house is built....the window is very slightly shaded??). About 30-40% humidity and not much air flow. Also, I have no shear curtains on any window. I could move my Paph to my greenhouse where I would have control of the light it receives (small pieces of shadecloth, etc.) and I'm guessing that my humidity level is ok for it ?? I'm also guessing that the air flow is ok. ?? That's another thing I hope to learn from you. My gh conditions are:
General high for the day-appprox. 95 degrees in the summer (Of course, I have more control in the winter because of adjustable therm. heaters).
GH humidity is approx. 60-80% in the summer....quite a bit lower in the winter.
Of course, I can control watering, but I would appreciate help as to damp, dry or whatever is needed.
Airflow seems to be good...2 large fans-1 under each bench, as well as a very small clip on fan that would increase airflow to the Paph itself.
Please let me know if I have missed something....
So, what do you think?
I have included a pic. of the Paph (it's small). I repotted it when I rec'd it (a general practice I have). I had to overpot it into a 4" pot because at the time I didn't think I had a smaller one, but but I have since found a 3" plastic pot and repotted it again, in hopes it would be better suited.
I would also appreciate any tips you many have to offer.
Thanks,
Vicki
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