My first Paph!

[SlipperFan]

Why do you want no light to get to the roots? I have all my Paphs and Phrags in clear pots. They are doing fine.

 

[The Mutant]

Because it's not an epiphyte and because I have absolutely no clue? But since you have yours in clear plastic pots, I suppose I can keep it in the cache pot.

 

[likespaphs]

most orchids do not mind growing in clear pots
i also use them so that i can keep an eye on the root zone

 

[The Mutant]

I think the spike is actually growing...

I've had the feeling that it has gotten a wee bit taller since last week so I took a comparison picture today, and it looks like I might have confirmed my suspicions.

So far, I really like being a Paph owner.

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