Hello from Wisconsin

[SlipperFan]

Welcome to Slippertalk, SlipperNewbie. This is a good forum to join -- you'll soon become addicted to slippers, like we all are here!

 

[SlipperNewbie]

I certainly am becoming addicted! Thanks for all the greetings!

 

[SlipperNewbie]

Can't wait for my spicerianum to arrive tomorrow. Here's to hoping the bloom won't be damaged!

 

[SlipperKing]

Welcome from TX. Are you a window sill or under lights grower. Or even a combination of the two?

 

[SlipperNewbie]

Right now, window sill, but I am looking at info on lights. In my current living situation, I only have north windows and a west facing sliding door. The north isn't enough light, of course, and I have to constantly adjust the shades at the door so the leaves won't burn.

 

[PaphMadMan]

Don't write off north windows. If you have a north window (the larger the better) facing open sky, no obstructions, it can be plenty of light to bloom some Paphs and some other things, including Epi. pseudepidendrum. I did it for several years. Possibly some Phals too, but I didn't have any during that time.

I've used south and west facing patio doors too. Usually a sheer curtain was all the shade needed, no fussing with changing blinds. The plants were on a sets of shelves on wheels so I could adjust the distance from the door too. A shift in distance every few weeks, with or without the sheer curtain depending on season and sun angle, and I only had problems with leaf burn if I didn't think about it for a month or more.

 

[SlipperNewbie]

My Paph spicerianum has arrived, bloom (well bud actually) still intact! Any tips on help it to "settle in" appreciated!

The way the door blinds are set up, we can't really add a sheer curtain. I have the orchids on a table right in front of the door. While it's still warm enough, I have the door open for air circulation. I've had them on the window sill in the big north facing window as well. I'll turn on the humidifier and a fan for air circulation in there. Trying to figure out what they'll appreciate the most! My Onc. Sharry Baby has thrown out new growths, but I haven't been able to get it to re-bloom. That was why lights were suggested and so that quest began.

 

[SlipperNewbie]

meant to add a pic of the spicerianum!

 

[SlipperFan]

Looking good!

 

[SlipperNewbie]

Thanks! I couldn't post a bigger pic. Is there a way to do so?

 

[SlipperFan]

It all depends on the size of the file and the software you use.

 

[SlipperNewbie]

Still waiting for my lovely bloom to open! Am I silly for being excited about seeing the tiniest of growth (hopefully spikes) on my orchids?

 

[PaphMadMan]

You haven't even begun to practice being silly about your orchids compared to many of us.

 

[SlipperNewbie]

Now you've peaked my interest, please do share!

 

[PaphMadMan]

Now you've peaked my interest, please do share!

Just take a look at any fertilizer discussion in this forum. :rollhappy:

 

[SlipperNewbie]

Just take a look at any fertilizer discussion in this forum. :rollhappy:

Will do. Thanks!

 

[Trithor]

Just take a look at any fertilizer discussion in this forum. :rollhappy:

Cute, very cute!:rollhappy:

 

[GuRu]

Hi, and a warm welcome from Germany. For sure, you choosed the right place to join.
BTW I like your signature very much.

 

[JeanLux]

Welcome from Luxembourg!!!! Jean

 

[SlipperNewbie]

Hi, and a warm welcome from Germany. For sure, you choosed the right place to join.
BTW I like your signature very much.

Thanks, I really like yours too!


Thanks for all the greetings!!