Phragmipedium schlimii

[parvi_17]

This is my favorite Phrag species and perhaps my favorite orchid that I currently own. It's very rewarding to grow.

Thanks for your interest!

Joe

 

[Mahon]

VERY NICE! :drool: Is this a first blooming for yours?

-Pat

 

[parvi_17]

Pat,

This is the first time it's bloomed since I got it. To my knowledge it bloomed before then as well.

Joe

 

[SlipperFan]

Such a sweet Phrag. It looks like a really good flower.

 

[Park Bear]

what a beauty

 

[NYEric]

Nice. How was it grown?

 

[Heather]

Cute as a button!

 

[parvi_17]

Nice. How was it grown?

It was grown in clay pellets in a deep pot that has drainage holes only on the sides, about an inch above the bottom, so that the ends of the roots are always submerged in water. It is watered every few days or as the upper part of the pot dries. Only pure water is used, with very dilute balanced fertilizer quite frequently. It grows in low light and intermediate temperatures.

Joe

 

[parvi_17]

By the way, thanks to everyone for the complements!

 

[Paphman910]

Nice flowers and great photo.

Paphman910

 

[NYEric]

Disappointment

Argh! I just missed one on eBay. Damn the gods of finance!

 

[parvi_17]

That's too bad! Good luck in the future!

Joe

 

[Gideon]

That is very pretty, I need to find one myself