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Ed3n
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Hi all,
I'm new to this forum as well as to paphs. I find the flowers of this species of orchid to be very fascinating and beautiful. Other than reading some articles online about these orchids, that's all I know about these orchid. I have never own one and would like to know whether or not it is possible to grow these orchids in Melbourne, Australia which can be considered as a cool climate (or temperate) zone. A few questions I have are:
- What are some of the easiest, hardiest (and yet still beautiful) paphs for beginner?
- What medium to grow them in? Is cymbidium mix ok or just coarse bark?
- How much light, water, temperature, humidity etc.
- Is it better (or possible) to grow indoor (i.e inside the house all year long) or outdoor? humidity and temperature issue.
- Also when buying a non-flowering paph plant, how do you determine that the plant is of flowering size or how do you induce flowering?
- Do they only flower once per year? If so when is the best time/season to purchase a plant so you can see the flower?
- Can you grow them in fern bark or is it better in pot?
I think these are all the basic questions I need to get me started. Any help or suggestion are appreciated.
Eden
I'm new to this forum as well as to paphs. I find the flowers of this species of orchid to be very fascinating and beautiful. Other than reading some articles online about these orchids, that's all I know about these orchid. I have never own one and would like to know whether or not it is possible to grow these orchids in Melbourne, Australia which can be considered as a cool climate (or temperate) zone. A few questions I have are:
- What are some of the easiest, hardiest (and yet still beautiful) paphs for beginner?
- What medium to grow them in? Is cymbidium mix ok or just coarse bark?
- How much light, water, temperature, humidity etc.
- Is it better (or possible) to grow indoor (i.e inside the house all year long) or outdoor? humidity and temperature issue.
- Also when buying a non-flowering paph plant, how do you determine that the plant is of flowering size or how do you induce flowering?
- Do they only flower once per year? If so when is the best time/season to purchase a plant so you can see the flower?
- Can you grow them in fern bark or is it better in pot?
I think these are all the basic questions I need to get me started. Any help or suggestion are appreciated.
Eden