Newby from sunny Spain

[Jaicigy]

Hello, slipperlovers!
I am a recently started fanatic for orchids and am especially crazy about the Paphios.

I live in Barcelona, Spain and can still enjoy nice sunny weather with temperatures around 21-23 degrees Celcius.

Have a small collections of orchids by now, all within doors, living room and bedroom with natural and Led supported light.

Here is a specie I received today in what I consider good shape, Paphiopedilum Margie Goward Black Jack:



Hopefully I make it bloom next year.

Enjoy a lot reading your stories and admiring your orchids.

Have a great day!

 

[SlipperFan]

That is a pretty plant. Be sure to post a photo when this hybrid blooms.

And welcome to Slippertalk!

 

[abax]

Welcome to Slippertalk from Kentucky.

 

[Jaicigy]

That is a pretty plant. Be sure to post a photo when this hybrid blooms.

And welcome to Slippertalk!

Welcome to Slippertalk from Kentucky.

Thanks!

Yes, if all goes well it should produce a very lovely dark red flower.

Any special tips, advice for it?

 

[Secundino]

Welcome from Las Palmas!

 

[Jaicigy]

Welcome from Las Palmas!

:clap: :clap:

 

[NYEric]

Welcome from NYC.

 

[Jaicigy]

Welcome from NYC.

Thnx

Today I received some EBay purchases of Paphiopedilums and transplanted them to a Lechuza self watering pot with also own stoney substratum, let’s see if the orchids accept it and feel fine in it



Soon more..


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[Jaicigy]

My first Paphiopedilum that might flower at home...Paphiopedilum Concolor..looking forward to it!


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[Ozpaph]

welcome.
Take care with the self watering pot.

 

[Jaicigy]

welcome.
Take care with the self watering pot.

Thanks!
I have also some Cattleyas in it and they are giving a good sign of settlement and development..one already growing a flower.

 

[Jaicigy]

By struck of luck found this in excellent condition second hand manual of the famous Paphs grower’s manual..it is even signed by the master himself on March 2011

 

[Ozpaph]

thats a great find.

 

[SlipperFan]

Lucky you!

 

[Jaicigy]

Lucky you!

Thnx!
Book is nice, clear, interesting..too bad there is no newer, up to date version

 

[Jaicigy]

My first Paphiopedilum that might flower at home...Paphiopedilum Concolor..looking forward to it!


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A week has passed and it looks promising




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[Jaicigy]

I have a question directed to other buyers of orchids from a distance.
Bought via Ebay 3 orchids that were according to tracking info sent on the 24th of Oktober but still not delivered...I am getting worried for the health of these plants. What would be a reasonable limit to put upon waiting and accepting the package?
I am really already thinking about refusing it and at least claim a refund for the price of items..unfortunately not on shipping costs I guess

Looking forward to some opinions, thanks in advance!

 

[Jaicigy]

Very pleased with the flower

 

[Jaicigy]

Still beautiful

 

[SlipperFan]

I have a question directed to other buyers of orchids from a distance.
Bought via Ebay 3 orchids that were according to tracking info sent on the 24th of Oktober but still not delivered...I am getting worried for the health of these plants. What would be a reasonable limit to put upon waiting and accepting the package?
I am really already thinking about refusing it and at least claim a refund for the price of items..unfortunately not on shipping costs I guess

Looking forward to some opinions, thanks in advance!

Do you have a tracking service from this vendor? Do you know if/when it was sent?