Paphiopedilum sanderianum

[Paul]

The first one I bloom!! :rollhappy:
I was not expecting a bloom so soon, but here it is, after 3 years growing it (was already a blooming sized plant when bought).
Some leaves have a little suffered the winter (bacterial spots) but no problem now.

 

[Spaph]

Great blooming!

 

[zebrasamorchid]

congratulations

 

[likespaphs]

super!

 

[emydura]

Congratulations. It is stunning. That is a tall dorsal.

 

[W. Beetus]

Awesome bloom!

 

[SlipperFan]

...That is a tall dorsal.

My thought, exactly!

 

[Justin]

You are a skilled grower, very nice.

 

[Shiva]

Well done!

 

[Susie11]

Bravo! spectacular.

 

[Rick]

That's inspiring Paul.:clap::clap:

I'm still waiting for my first sanderianum blooming.

Who big is this plant?

You have lots of great plants. What is the chemistry of the water you use, and what kind of fertilizer regime?

 

[Clark]

That is a great look!

 

[SlipperKing]

Nice pouch, really looks dark.

 

[Paul]

That's inspiring Paul.:clap::clap:

I'm still waiting for my first sanderianum blooming.

Who big is this plant?

You have lots of great plants. What is the chemistry of the water you use, and what kind of fertilizer regime?

the plant is about 50cm wide.
I water with rain water or soft water (municipal water is quite soft here) + Akerne Rain Mix (similar to MSU), 2 times. And one time, municipal water + 28-14-14 plant prod. EC does not exceed 600µS/cm

Now I also spray twice a month with Neem Oil. It makes bright leaves and prevents from some pests, but more for Catts, Dendros etc... than for Paphs.

 

[paphioboy]

Superb!

 

[Stone]

Well done Paul!! I look forward to mine blooming later this decade sometime!

 

[Ditto]

Excelent ! !

 

[hchan]

Congrats! One day...