Hi everyone.

[C. Rothschild]

Pretty new to Paphiopedilums not really Cypripedium but I don't grow them. I don't see too many or know anyone who has them but I got a few.

 

[SlipperFan]

Welcome to Slippertalk! Tell us more.

 

[C. Rothschild]

Well let's see. Not much happening but I got a P. Norito Hasegawa in bud. It lost a few leaves though so I'm not sure what that's about.

 

[SlipperFan]

Can you post a photo? Maybe someone here can help.

Check out this thread:
http://www.slippertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=177

 

[C. Rothschild]

I'm still working on the photo thing. Actually I got it by mail and the guy said it's from shipping- shock and being wet I guess. Makes sense but with only one growth I'd rather not lose leaves. The bud looks good though and really big.

 

[cnycharles]

Greetings from south jersey

 

[C. Rothschild]

Thanks

Yeah I'm in Kansas now. Grew up in Vermont mostly.

 

[Migrant13]

Welcome from Boston.

 

[SlipperFan]

I'm still working on the photo thing. Actually I got it by mail and the guy said it's from shipping- shock and being wet I guess. Makes sense but with only one growth I'd rather not lose leaves. The bud looks good though and really big.

I'd be very cautious of that seller.

 

[NYEric]

Welcome from NYC.

 

[C. Rothschild]

Hey Boston and New York! Yeah actually I did find a local place that has some. It's not exactly close though and expensive. I did get one of those Raisin pie orchids there last year. Cool leaves. Are those things related to the Purpuratum?

 

[Marco]

Welcome !

 

[Heather]

Welcome! I recommend Photobucket for photo posting.

 

[abax]

Welcome to ST from KY!

 

[C. Rothschild]

I'll try Photobucket. Looks like there's a YouTube icon here too. I know how to make slideshows. Photobucket I never tried.

 

[NYEric]

Cypripedium (Cyps) are generally harder to grow because they mostly need vernalization, a cooling down period for them to hibernate. Papiopedilum (Paphs) are more tropical and easier to grow in human environments. Phragmipedium and Selenipedium are other types of slipper orchids

 

[MaryPientka]

Hello from Saratoga Springs, New York

 

[C. Rothschild]

Yeah there are some Cypripediums in Vermont where I grew up. 99% of the time you don't see them because they hide under leaves and pine needles. I would try growing them outdoors except for all the rabbits that eat everything.

 

[troy]

Welcome from ca.

 

[17andgrowing]

Welcome from New Jersey!