Paph Ooii anyone?

[SlipperKing]

Hang in there Ed it will puill through. I've been advised to grow on the acidic side. I potted mine up in tree fern fiber with a very thin layer of "live" moss on top. Spray first with your favorite fungicide.

 

[SlipperKing]

Great plants! Good luck with them, I'm so jealous.

Also looks like one of the lucky buyers is already selling one on E-Bay. Starting bid $175

Looks like I will be waiting a while

Tyler

I figured that would happen

 

[paphioboy]

Rick H, how are your ooiis doing? I am curious to know how well they fare after purchase and your growing conditions, especially temperature-wise..

 

[Bjorn]

Yes, Rick, how are the ooii's doing?

 

[MorandiWine]

I bought one at the Pacific Orchid Expo this year and it was in rough shape. One root and essentially one leaf. Needless to say I was late the party when it came to buying this species at the show. The price was right so I jumped on the opportunity. The plant now has several new roots and a couple new leaves.

tyler

 

[Bjorn]

Congratulations!

 

[SlipperKing]

I lost one but the other two are growing fine. New leaves and such but a far cry from blooming!

 

[paphioboy]

I bought one at the Pacific Orchid Expo this year and it was in rough shape. One root and essentially one leaf. Needless to say I was late the party when it came to buying this species at the show. The price was right so I jumped on the opportunity. The plant now has several new roots and a couple new leaves.

tyler

Interesting. That sounds like a respectable growth rate for this species. What are your culture conditions? I remember Xavier saying that ooii likes similar conditions to kolopakingii (lots of water and fertiliser when in active growth. If I remember correctly he said it is a fast grower too).

 

[eggshells]

Post your ooii too Li.

 

[paphioboy]

Post your ooii too Li.

I don't even have one...