Paphiopedilum malipoense

[cxcanh]

Is it possible to grow paphs on the ground like in nature?

Yes for sure.

 

[mrhappyrotter]

Is paphiopedilum malipoense a runner like micrantum n armenianum?

Not normally. I've read on here that it can happen, but it's not typical for malipoense.

 

[Ozpaph]

Thank-you so much.
So, damp, cool and shady seem to be important.

 

[Rick]

I love your in situ pictures:clap:

Those piles of fractured moss/lichen covered limestone rock look just like what I can find in the woods across the street from my place. However we are presently experiencing night lows below 0 Celcius (25 F) that would probably be tough on these Paphs.

 

[NYEric]

Maybe a little! oke:

 

[cxcanh]

I love your in situ pictures:clap:

Those piles of fractured moss/lichen covered limestone rock look just like what I can find in the woods across the street from my place. However we are presently experiencing night lows below 0 Celcius (25 F) that would probably be tough on these Paphs.

Yes, it too cold for them (it can happen here but just for 1-2 days then over)