Trithor
Chico (..... the clown)
I live in the Northern suburbs (Sandton) of Johannesburg, South Africa. I first started growing orchids when I was a medical student 25 years ago. Unfortunately work preassure forced me to give up what had rapidly become a passionate obsession. It was only after I changed my profession from MD to carpenter a few years ago, that I found I had the time to take up orchid growing again (at least now I can build my own benches and greenhouse!). I grow Paphs almost exclusively, using other orchids such as dendrobes and cats to provide shading for the Paphs below (not the most ideal situation I know, but my current greenhouse was not originaly intended for its current use, so I am unable to get above the polycarb roof to add any other form of shade). I have number of Gouldian finches in my greenhouse which were originally added to provide some interest on drab days. Again not such a great idea as it turns out, because they tend to collect seedlings to use as nesting material.
I started to read the posts on Slippertalk some months ago in the hope of learning how to correct my poor cultural practices. I joined arround a week ago to get greater access. I now realise exactly how little I know about Paphs and how to grow them correctly. It may take a while before I am brave enough to post a picture or two (no one likes to look too foolish), ...... so all the Paph afficionados out there, please dont laugh too loud, I am ready and willing to learn.
I started to read the posts on Slippertalk some months ago in the hope of learning how to correct my poor cultural practices. I joined arround a week ago to get greater access. I now realise exactly how little I know about Paphs and how to grow them correctly. It may take a while before I am brave enough to post a picture or two (no one likes to look too foolish), ...... so all the Paph afficionados out there, please dont laugh too loud, I am ready and willing to learn.