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gore42
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So, I was just taking a look at my big Paph tigrinum, and discovered that it has 4 new spikes coming up. It currently has 2 blooms, and one dropped a few weeks ago, and it has 2 seed pods on it.
I'm inclined to say that this is just too much production for this plant... the plant isn't THAT big... so I've been thinking that I'll just snip off the spikes that are coming up and let the plant grow for a little while.
On the other hand, I have to wonder... if the plant were taxed for energy and resources, would it be producing so many flowers? Wouldn't it give itself a rest?
What have your experiences been with this sort of thing? Usually I cut off the spikes on my liemianums after 6-8 months, but I have never worried about this issue with my other Paphs.
Thanks
Matt
I'm inclined to say that this is just too much production for this plant... the plant isn't THAT big... so I've been thinking that I'll just snip off the spikes that are coming up and let the plant grow for a little while.
On the other hand, I have to wonder... if the plant were taxed for energy and resources, would it be producing so many flowers? Wouldn't it give itself a rest?
What have your experiences been with this sort of thing? Usually I cut off the spikes on my liemianums after 6-8 months, but I have never worried about this issue with my other Paphs.
Thanks
Matt