Bob, your advice is very useful all around, if you ask me.
I sometimes have time to analyze my water and sometimes I just have time to water. I really appreciated your "what to do if you don't have that time" suggestion. It is nice to have a fall back, though I realize that is likely not the optimal situation!
I have moved a LOT in the last year and my water has changed each time. So, it has seemed as though when I just got my first two years down to a science last February, I then moved in April, August, September, and again this March. It is all I can do sometimes to sustain my water worries, let alone using the correct methods and ratios! Once I get it down, it changes. That is not even thinking about mentioning major lighting changes!
FWIW, I am surprised at how many of my Paphs are in spike - they are all relatives of philippinense if that makes a difference. Three of the four have spiked regulary, one is a first bloom for me but I've had it for 3 years now. 2 spikes, plus 3 mature growths.
Your basic ideas in your last post really help to give a guideline (tho I will state that people in my society who are paph growers tend towards maintaining a higher nitrogen level. Might you be willing to comment on that? Thank you in advance!)
I often feel as though I am way over my head.
Thank you for all you contribute here! You have no idea how much it is appreciated.