How to care for Paphiopedilum orchids - watering, fertilizing, reblooming
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- Paphiopedilum orchids are become more and more popular due to their very pretty foliage and unique flowers. The good news is they are easy to care for, especially for those who tend to overwater :) here are a few tips on how to keep a Paphiopedilum orchid healthy.
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I've got a Paphiopedilum Pinocchio, with pink shoe. I'm amazed at how resilient this plant has been considering all the neglect it's had. I have honestly had this one for many, many years. I've never even once repotted it, I have never fertilized any of my orchids and I forget to water them weeks after weeks. Yet, this little guy has given me flowers almost every year! One thing I've learned is that it likes a cool place during the winter months, so I keep it by my coldest window (the coldest window in my house is the bedroom, I have never kept Phaleanopsis here, but the Paph and the Oncidiums seem to like it. The only problem with the bedroom window is that when the summer kicks in the sun is shining directly there from sunrise until about 1.00 p.m. I've noticed the direct sunlight burns the leaves. So every spring/summer I need to put this plant somewhere in the shade. The other problem I've got is that even in the shade my entire house can reach temperatures of 35 degrees Celsius in the summer. This is unbearable even for me. I think this year we'll try to look for a small inexpensive air conditioner, at least for a room or so. It's not so common with air conditioning in the Netherlands.
Oh I looked at the list of which Paphs need calcium in the list you added, however it talks about single flowered and multiple flowered, and the Latin names. I don't know which one mine is, all I know is the one I have is called Pinocchio.
Thank you for this video. I'm going to pick up my paphiopedilium this Sunday. I'm slowly becoming an orchid collector because of your videos.
hehe, congrats on your new baby orchid!
I found a perfect soil for this orchid it is 1 part carnivorous plant soil 1 part coconut husk 1 part orchid bark 1 part sphagnum
This video is so timely for me. I recently purchased a paph and it's blossoming right now - beautiful! Now I know what to expect in the future. I've saved this video so I can refer to it in the future - particularly when it's not blossoming every year and I want to know why and what to expect. Thank you so much for being there for all of us.
Can you do an update on this video? Like do you water Paphiopedilums like you do Phalaenopsis? (Let sit in water and then drain?)
I nearly bought one of these today!!! Think I might go back to the store and get one 😂🙈
I don't have one of these yet...but I definitely have it on my list. Thank you for this very informative video...now I'm ready to get one!!! :)
Just got back from the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show with some new orchids so I'm re-watching some of your uploads to refresh my memory on the care of certain types of orchids. I continue to be amazed by how much research you do for your care videos. Each one is packed with so much information. :)
+somethinguncreative thank you I;m glad you find my videos useful :D and congrats on your new babies, hope they are healthy and happy :D
MissOrchidGirl
Thank you! :) I finally got one of those Pachara Delights for my green family.
Out of curiosity, have you smelled a Chinese cymbidium yet? I'm trying to recall if you had mentioned this in one of your previous videos, but nothing is coming to mind. I got the chance to smell one while at the orchid show and their smell is amazing. Very clean, also a bit sweet although it is not as food-like as sherry baby. I think that you might like it, with your love of fragrant orchids but do you like cymbids at all?
+somethinguncreative I never saw a chinese cymbidium but I would like to try one.. I just cannot seem to find ti so easily though :( but Cumbidiums are on my list since I will have better conditions for them :)
Thank you so much for all the information!
You are my go-to for any info I might need.
You seem to already have covered it all!
After watching your video I realized I should be giving my Paphs more sunlight. Thanks for sharing your knowledge about Paphs.
Hi Elona, careful! No direct sunlight, not ever!
Very, very informative and useful!
+Gene Rumsey Glad this helped :)
Amazing video, covered almost all of my doubts! Subscribed
Thank you so much for your wonderful videos. They are so informative.
Thank you so much for this video. I went and did an ID on my no ID paphiopedilum. Mine is a callosum. Got super lucky and found it at my local grocery store for $15 US. I was so surprised as online it sells for $50 or more.
oh wow great find :D
A lot of info. Love your video, thank your for sharing your knowledge.
Beautiful.
your can try pumice, sand, charocoal with pine bark. for warmer climate pine bark is not advisable as it is degrades fast . calcium supplement are not compulsory neccessary as not all paphiopedilum thrives in limestone cliffs like rothschildianum and wardii in the kota kinabalu ranges are ultramafic rocks where nutrients is low
Thank you again 💚
Awesome video Dani. Please keep on going..
Thanks glad you enjoyed it :D
There are a few varieties of pahiopedilum that are NATIVE AMERICAN and can be grown in the garden OUTSIDE. Pink Ladies Slipper is mostly found in the Appalachian Mountains, Cumberland Mountains, Blue Ridge Mountains and foothill areas with good drainage in the landscape. the prefer deeply wooded areas near springs and rivers and sometimes slightly boggy areas. The can be found growing from east texas, , Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, georgia, North and South Carolina, and tennessee. I have seen some firsthand and they are fairly amazing. The root system of this orchid is semi-terrestial. it prefers to spread roots out sideways between the dirt layer and leaf layer. Where there is almost always some moisture to draw from. traditional orchid or porch potted plant type potting will not work. if you bury the root in soil they will rot. if you use bark or a medium too airy it will dry up in a single day and die. A level, soil with some small pebbles on top and then some more soil that just covers the pebbles and then placing the orchid roots out flat and then mulching it on top with two inches or three of leaf and pine needle mulch is best.:) Keeping it on a shady porch and just keep it watered. Thats it. Add to mulch layer as it decays. The funny thing is the flower is named, Cypripedium Acaule. But the flower is pahiopedilum. Are pahiopedilum's Cyprepedium's? Is it a sub-class of Cypripedium?
Mt.Union Honey Farms Cypripedium is it's own genus. Distant relatives of Paphiopedilums, but can't interbreed. Paphiopedilums are native to Asia.
Paphiopedilum plants prosper and propagate prolifically when properly potted and pandered in proper Paphiopedilum plant pots! So there!
:)
+Ronald Last Hi, what are the proper paphiopedilum pots?
Special planting pots produced specifically for the purpose of potting popular Paphliopedilum plants.
(Sorry. I was just messing about...)
purple & pink ones ;-)
Thanks so much for this video!
The two orchids I am planning for next year is a paph and a psychopsis. I am really excited to get these someday, and your videos are so so helpful!
I'm trying to figure out my watering schedule for all the orchids I have now, but I only have 8, which isn't so many!!
I am getting my first flower spike on my odontocidium wildcat, and it is growing maybe 1cm per day and I am thrilled. It's my first ever rebloom, and I have to give some credit to you for showing me and others the right way to care for our orchids!
My Nelly Islers are funny smelling to me- they smell like lemon, but they also smell like my stepmother's hair. It's uncanny! But in midday when the sun is brightest and they are at the peak of their smell, my room starts smelling like a candy shop near those two.
Have a nice day!
hehe I'm glad you like their fragrance, some people really don't, I might be more forgiving with fragrances :P I'm happy your orchids are growing good and you are getting more flowers! Yaaay :D
Same here! I've found a gorgeous Paph which is being sold not too far from me and I am itching to add it to my collection, but I don't want to get it until I learn as much as I can about what the care needs are.
My favorite orchids! Thank you for the extra care info. I noticed that the blooms last longer away from too much heat/a warmer location.
so elegant aren't they
Nothing beats a nice green flower
Thank you so much on giving me advice for my Paphiopedilum orchid. This orchid is quite special to me and I want to do my best to not let the plant die. My Paphiopedilum hasn't bloomed since march but now I know I just have to be patient. I enjoy looking at the growing foliage, as my plant is slowly but surely growing larger. Right now I have 8 rosettes and 5 smaller growing shoots and its roots seem to be in a good condition :).
I have a question though: some rosettes haven't bloomed yet (but are producing leaves) and at the same time they produce a smaller shoot, is this normal?
Okay, I have a question. Have you ever tried potting your orchid bare root directly in the pot with no media? Here in Hawaii many orchid growers like to grow species Cattleya orchids using this method. Because most Cattleya species like to be on the drier side more of the growers here are choosing to grow them in baskets with no media, this also gets rid of the need for repotting, and as you know Cattleya roots hate to be messed with so it's a good alternative to the traditional media in pot way.
Also have you tried growing Cattleya aclandiae, it's my favorite.
You answered all my possible questions!
+Barbara Rodriguez I'm glad my video helped :)
Great video you answered all of my questions. Thanks Dani...
+Hilda Rivera My pleasure :D
Keep them coming they are very, very informative and I have even found some of your purchases. Thank you once more.
you are the absolute best!
I have this paphiopelium but the store owners i bought it from said it was supposed to have its roots above the soil. Should i cover more soil on top of the exposed roots?
All paph advice I've seen says to plant up to the bottom leaves. Roots grow from the top and will dry out. Some recommend a layer of moss at the top to give new roots a soft surface to grow into
Thank you!!I have been waiting for so long :)I love your paphiopedilum!! The first one.so when you said a year or two my heart sank.it really does take that long huh :(.once my paphs bloom soon, I won't see them again till a long long time.
unfortunately they have a very slow growth pattern.. fortunately they produce multiple rosettes so you might see them in bloom every year :D
Great info, thanks!
Hi I think I should have watched this video before I did anything with my paphiopedilium orchid. It got very bushy so I thought after it flowered, so I seperated it into three plants. This was over three years ago, it sends up new shoots but has not flowered since. Is there anything I can do to help it flower? Many thanks Terry
I have a very large one that I’ve had for about 12 years and it has probably 10 actively growing clusters be in it. I was wondering how do I replant it? Do I want to replant the whole thing back together again in a lot bigger pot ( it’s in a 10” now and the new plants are hanging over the side)so It can continue to spread out or do I want to try to separate it. I don’t want to kill it I’ve had it for a long long time and it blooms regularly now but the new shoots are not in dirt and hang over the pot.
thanks! great video!
I got two of this lady slipper, maroon color... but its so dry... i put it in soil so thanks for the video im gonnna repot it...
I can't get the link to work. Does anyone have the list of Paphs handy? 🙏 Please
I recently repotted my Paph, it's a green leaved one, not motted, Pinocchio. Anyway I was careful to not pot it to on top but really covering the roots. However in the past 2 weeks since the repotting, I realize some of the leaves are turning yellow. Is this bad?
great video this is very helpful Danny! this is awesome... i was wondering if you had a video on paphiopedilum leaves , or how you can tell how healthy your paphiopedilum are based on how their leaves look? or even how to look out for bacteria's on paphs? your video about phal leaves recently made me think of that ! if you don't have it's ok ... xoxo Leah
Do you have any updates on how to care for these?
Gorgeous 😩
That white and green one looks like a pahiopedilum Maudie 'Napa valley' x pahpiopedilum (maukuli-curtisii)- Maudiae. Long hybrid name XD
The Paphiopedilum resemble another genus, Cypripedium(lady slippers), in the subfamily Cypripedioideae. I had pink lady slippers growing in the wild in the wooded area of my land. The deer love eating them. Deer often come on to my property to feed. As a result, I no longer see lady slippers growing in the wild in my wooded area.
I bought a couple and having difficulty keeping it alive. Not sure what media to use?
I would go for a more water retentive one, Paphs are semi terrestrials generally and they don't appreciate excessive dryness or amounts of air :)
I added my first phaph to my collection. I've recently repotted and now it seems that my little lady's roots are dead. My mother plant's leaves are turning blank and there is only I baby off of her. What do I do at this point to save her?
I don’t see Paphiopedilum Odettes desire on your list. Does this one need calcium?
Hey, What about my Javanicum and Glaucophyllum orchids that has not much information about them, They also Endangered, but they not look as hard as naturally growing Paph, my javanicum died because of acidic ant defecation and root rot
I have a Rothschildianum that appears to be dying, can you help me save her please? Thank you in advance.
Hi, well we need to figure out what's killing it, check the root system and medium, then the care you provide like watering and fertilizing, light quantity and so on. There are articles on the internet about this species and what it needs care wise. I would start with the roots though. Good luck, hope this helps!
Hi Danni, I am just starting the hobby and receive the mottled paphiopedilum from a friend not sure what colour it will bloom. My concern is she planted a Catleyla with it and now I need to repott both of them. Is there a way to do that.
Hi can I propagate paphiopedilums orchid using the flowering stalk?
Hi Dani
Do you know anything about landscaping ground cover where it says the ingredients are "forest products and colorant"? I think the colorant is added color to make the product look like bark. Since you said paphs grow on the ground in forests I was wondering if they would survive in this type of medium. I saw the product at our big box Home Depo store for a very reasonable price. I was thinking about using it for my huge cymbidiums since it's time to repot those too. Any thoughts?
Love the video! Was wondering if you have any tips from growing a paph in a closed terrarium?
Hi Danny , what is the ID of the first plant on this video. I was given one just like it but it does not have a tag. Thank you
Hi! #1) thank you for your channel!!! It has helped me SO VERY MUCH!! #2) My paph (purchased 8-6-16 in bloom - is mottled and dark maroon colored) grew a little side paph and died off. That side paph is growing a new leaf, and the lowest leaf is turning yellowish. Is this normal?? Should I be worried?? It has not bloomed yet, it grew a new leaf last year and now is on leaf #5... I am so eager for it to rebloom but also know it is a slow grower :) Any advice would help sooo much!! (I have now: 1 paph, 1 phal, 1 oncid, 1 catlaya ... and take care of my sisters 3 phals)
You make very insightful videos, thank you! I'm wondering why my spike is purple (recieving too much light?) I just bought my hybrid Hsyining from a wholesaler that had orchids in a greenhouse and the bud used to be purple as well. Now it is light green. I moved it further to the left of a south facing window so we shall see what happens. Maybe I should move it to the opposite side of the room? The pattern on the leaves blend and are not distinctive. If this is the issue, how long will it be before I notice change in my Paph? Just curious. THANKS!
Hi Danny, how do you water your slipper orchid? Can you soak it like a phal?
So beautiful!! I have one that has very long curly petals/sepals I can't remember the name. The plant is somewhere in the greenhouse.
yeah I know those paphs, really pretty :P
Thank you so much for this video! Is it a good idea to add some ground shells to the potting media since these orchids like calcium?
What do you use to fertilize your Phaphs?
Hi, Danny!I can see fern with orchids in the pots. Did you plant it there?
how did you repot paphiopedilum in the new set up of seramis? just like the others?
Hi, yes but I made sure it is potted deep enough so that roots don't try to grow in the air :) I also used only seramis, or just a little leca at the bottom.
Do the flowers on it smell good?? I just bought 2 seedlings one a species Paphiopedilum callosum and the other Bulbophyllum ambrosia. I'm new at this and enjoy all your videos to learn about my first a Phalaenopsis I bought myself around Christmas. :) I bought it at the grocery store and the other 2 on ebay out of Thailand. I'm having to be patient waiting for them so trying to learn what I can about them thus watching your videos on them...
Personally, I've never smelt or heard about a paph being fragrant. But you never know!
Its smells like a berry.
Hi Dani I have a Paph Fairrieanum Red Glen x Magic Leopard and three leaves dried up. The orchid is doing good and I have it in coconut fiber only. It looks so much like yours but it is red instead. I just fertilized it and I just can't wait until it blossoms. I have it on a South facing window. Is there anything else I should be concerned about?
+Hilda Rivera well depends on what leaves dried. With Paphs, the older rosettes die in time so that is normal. But if new growth starts to lose leaves it might be concerning. But maybe it's not the case :) careful with too much sun but other that that it should be ok :)
Hi Danny, could you please give the name for your Paphi with plain green leaves? I have the same one, and can't find the ID for it :) Also, I heard, that the plain green leaves Paphi's likes colder temp than dotted ones? xxx
Hi, this is called USA hybrid, though it's just a commercial name :) well it only depends on the species really and with these complex commercial hybrids it doesn't really matter, they are all pretty tolerant to anything :)
Hi Danni, is it ok to use seramis + hydroton for my paph. maudiae? if yes, how much seramis?
+Vali C Hi, yes this is what I use now. I suggest more seramis since these orchids really like to be evenly moist and not dry out too much :)
Thanks :)
Hi is the ph needs to be the same as or phals please?
I a just bought a paphiopedilum. I have several but I just put it in a new pot. It's about to flower. The thing is I was very gentle. I just lifted it out and did not disturb the roots at all. I just put it In a slightly bigger pot as it was very pot bound. And our some similar media around the sides, it's not going to lose its flower is it!? I'm watering it a little extra to help its flower. They are not supposed to dry out completely when flowering. If I did do something wrong, how long would it take for the flower to die? I'm just a little worried. Even if it did lose its flower I would keep it but I would like some input, thanks!
Hi, I think that if the roots were not damaged and disturbed the bud will not blast. Just make sure you don;t keep it too soggy either, but I think it should be fine :) you will see in about 2 - 3 days or so if the bud is still growing or starting to blast :)
It's been about 5 days. I think the bud is good. The roots were not damaged at all. The who think came right out it was just sitting there. The problem is, somebody shipped the orchid with a styrofoam packing peanut under its roots!!! After that flower goes by in a month or two, ill remove that. And replace it with medium. I'm sure it's not to healthy for the plant!!! Some people only care about money!!! Sheesh! Thanks for the help!
Sorry the "whole thing" not the who think.... I'm texting on an iPhone!!!
well yeah the packing peanut is a used technique, but I wouldn't use it with Paphs indeed, they can tolerate great deals of moisture unlike epiphytes. To be honest I wouldn't use the peanuts anyway, there are ways to improve the drainage without giving up space in the pot, but that's just me :)
It's flowering now!
so bark media, when they say a species likes to dry out, is the bark supposed to go like totally dry? I'm finding that despite being hot/humid here in Texas even in a clay pot, my bark media is staying damp despite being fresh media.....should I let the bark go mostly dry before watering again? (not for paphs)
thanks, another great video!
JPowellCreative Hi, yes when you hear or see it written, it means the bark should be totally dry in the pot (doesn't mean it has to stay dry for a week before watering though :P) humidity affects evaporation a lot, if you find that the bark never dries out, maybe try to mix it with a non water retentive media, like clay pebbles or packing peanuts. Depends what orchid you have growing in it as well, some orchids don't mind having some constant moisture as long as they have loads of ventilation ofcourse. In some cases excessive humidity can lead to problems indeed. If you think your orchids are not the happiest I suggest you combine bark with charcoal, it is less retentive, or lava rock, or clay pebbles, materials that don't absorb or retain water. You know you are lucky to have this environment, who wouldn't love less watering and high humidity :P but you just need to find that magic formula to make the best of your environment.
hi what orchids do best in terrariums?.....i have a large demijohn bottle i would like to plant an orchid in.
+dictionaryzzz hello, I don't think orchids do ok in bottles or jars because of the low ventilation, a terrarium suited for orchids should be more like this www.google.com.cy/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&ved=0ahUKEwjup_3JtZLMAhXHsxQKHWp2C-UQjBwIBA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.exo-terra.com%2Fdownload%2Fhigh_res%2Fproducts%2Fimages%2FPT2612_Natural_Terrarium_Filled.jpg&psig=AFQjCNFIPIoy7qPtduOn7uz6maptQEiU-Q&ust=1460870695429562
Hi danni i recently got a paphiopedilum villosum and insigne
Congrats on your purchase :)
My younger smaller pahiopedilum got a dying leaf. So I cut it off. It was dying naturally but looked totally brown. The plant is growing a new growth from its rhizome. But I watered it and the moss is wet. I'm very worried that the moisture will cause a Lethal crown infection via the cut leaf. I put cinnamon on it but I'm still worried. What should I do? Will the moisture infect the wound? Should I take the plant out of the moss? This is important to me so answer as soon as possible! I dont want to lose the little guy!
+Zachary Kenniston Hi, no worries if the leaf was on its way out it's not performing its functions anymore, I wouldn't worry ;)
Would you use Leca pebbles with paphiopedilums.
Hey Danny!
If I have a paphiopedilum that is a sequential bloomer and has a flower, would it okay if I repot it since I just bought it? In addition to that, would the flower spike fall if I repot the plant? On the othe rhand, do you recommend potting paphiopedilum in seramis or growstone?
+Rice .Day Hi, if the medium looks ok, plant looks ok too, you can wait and enjoy the blooms a bit more, just keep her separated for a while. I think they will do ok in seramis since they are not pure terrestrials. Just keep it moist most of the times :)
Thanks again Danny! I highly appreciate your effort for our orchid community.
Where do you get the pot with the wick?
Hi Danni, I am trying to follow this link: Which Paphs need calcium www.ladyslipper.com/calsub.htm but it leads me to nowhere. Maybe its just me but can you check it again. Thanks.
+Cveti Ivanova Hi, I'm sorry about that it seems the website disappeared and I tried to find a similar article and didn't :( I am keeping it in case it will come back but I am not sure why the site doesn't exist anymore :(
Thanks for checking Danni.
I have one paph and have been anxious about repotting it as I recently cut the spike (it lasted for a few months and then dried up) I now think I will mix some small bark pieces with mostly sphagnum moss and ensure to keep it moist! Question: do u think paphs would benefit from moisture trays like phrags do? I also own a schlimii and know she loves to be in water always so am curious if that goes for paphs as well :)
Hi Kacie, I'm glad my video helped :) just be sure to provide some ventilation as well, moss can compact quite a bit ;) in theory all orchids should benefit from more humidity, but I cannot provide it all the time :P my paphs don't seem to be bothered by the lack of humidity, it might just be the case with my crosses. So if you want to provide some humidity trays, it will surely not harm :)
hi danny
I bought a paphiopedilum in an orchid nursery and hopefully it is pahp but my only problem is that these paph is planted in soil and I tried repotting one of its big baby and it has like tons of roots and full of root tips and so can I or should I plant it in soil or coconut husk cause sphagnum is not avail in my country and I am not sure too cause the paphiopedilum I hope it is is so much bigger than the usual ones so I am confused???????
thanks in advance :):):):)
I meann paphiopedilum( I hope) with the bracket
hi Danny i love your videos , please help me I bought a Paphiopedilum orchid in a orchid show, a dark meroon colour very pretty ,its only five months ,leaves started to rot from the middle,is it a crown rot ?will the whole plant die? how can I care?,
Hi Chitra, sorry to hear about your problem, it might be crown rot yes :( my treatment is hydrogen peroxide 3% and cinnamon in the crown, here is how I do it ua-cam.com/video/DL0NKFF6Bj8/v-deo.html
Where can I purchase this type of Orchids??!!
Hi Lynette, well Paphs can be found in garden centers as well, or places that sell orchids, though not as common as Phalaenopsis. You can also find them in specialized nurseries, both online and in your area, I have a video about purchasing orchids in general and there is a list of online stores divided by territory, check it out here ua-cam.com/video/WZYW1NRoYZU/v-deo.html
My paphiopedilum was very wilted so I watered it at night, which I don't do unless it's absolutely necessary. I have a fan in the room on the ceiling going. This won't kill my plant will it? I've only watered my orchids at night once or twice period.
Hi, no worries it will be ok :) the reason we don't water orchids at night is because water does tend to evaporate slower, there is no sun, temperatures will probably be lower depending on the growing conditions, so chances are that if somehow water gets into crowns or new growth it will not evaporate in time and fall inside, but that's the only reason. If you are careful nothing bad will happen even at night. But sometimes it just happens that water splashes inside crowns even if we are careful, thus it is better to water in the day time, that's all :)
Thanks! There is only water in the bark and moss not on the leaves!
Were you able to save any of your collection?
yep a part of it.. around 30 of them I couldn't save though and I still have some that might die.. one is already not looking ok.. ow well
Hi Danni could you please tell me what the name of this sliper orchid is the one with the spotting on the leaves I'd be very greatfull thank you
+Uk Bus Man Hello, I think you refer to Paph. Maudiae Green :)
+MissOrchidGirl Thank you :)
Hi.....great video, I bought one in Puerto Rico and brought it home with me to the state last week , the leaves are a little droopy, any advice on what to do for that?
Hi, this is a sign of dehydration. This can be cause by not enough watering, or not enough roots, so if you didn't repot this orchid yet it is a good oportunity to do so and check the root system. If the roots are not in good shape and most of them are dead, you should cut the dead roots, keep whatever root is alive and repot into fresh medium. Keeping the medium more moist will help with new root production, but the leaves will be droopy for a while until the orchid will produce new roots :)
+MissOrchidGirl Thank you, I will do that today!!
Can you make a video on how to care for phalaenopsis dendrobium hybrid orchids? I really need to know, because nomatter what I do, It just dying to me and that's it.
+Vytautas Poška I will make one but I only have one den phal so far, when it will bloom I'll talk about them :P
Hi I have a paphiopedilum orchid that looks the exact same as the first fowering paphiopedilum in this video and was wanting to know what species is it? Thankyou
+Hedghog Cardrino Hi, the first Paph in this video is a commercial hybrid called Paph American Hybrid. It's not a registered hybrid so I cannot say about parentage, but I think it might have some insigne somewhere in its genetics by the looks of things :)
Thank you so much for the information. Sorry for the late reply my bad.
Your Paphs are beautiful , the one in bloom is awesome it looks like a toad lol
Thanks Chris, yeah I love green flowers in general :D
I don't have a paphiopedilum but i do have the cypripedium.
Dani, I am still having a lot of problems with mealy bugs on my paphiopedilum that I purchased from an Orchid Society. Is it possible that they are also in the bark? I've been using a q-tip and alcohol on each appearance many times a week. But I think I see some on the bark.
Mayrie Grimm Hi, sorry to hear about your troubles but yes, mealy bugs can make a nest in the media, in the root ball. When dealing with mealy bugs it is a good idea to change the media and check for the nest in the root ball as well, cos if there is a nest they will keep appearing. So I think a repot and cleaning of the roots is a good idea at this point and keep this orchid separate from the other orchids for a while until they are eradicated.
Thank you. That's what I thought. She will get her new pot tomorrow.
MissOrchidGirl My poor little Paph. I think I found the nest. The previous owner left a dead base of a cluster of leaves in the middle that was hidden by the two sections of new growth on either side. They had cut the leaves of, but left about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of dead growth. What I think was the nest was down in the middle of that. I actually found the white mealy bug crawling around. I treated her all over with alcohol and actually drizzled alcohol on the area where this dead cluster of leaves was. The old medium had something in it that felt like salt or sand. I cut all of the deal roots off and some roots felt firm most of the way but mushy at the end. I just cut off the mushy section. Then I sprayed her roots with hydrogen peroxide. It makes my heart really sad to see her condition and angry because I bought her from a member of an orchid society. I am putting her in new plant medium and destroyed her old pot. Man this really makes me mad. I hope she recovers and that I got all of the bugs. She even has a bit of new growth. One question, when do you divide Paphs? Thanks again for your guidance. You have help my orchids and me so much.
Mayrie Grimm Hi, well I am sure that from now on the mealy bugs situation will be a lot more controlled, keep her separate for a while longer though just to make sure you didn't miss any bug, and if you ever see one, just pick it up manually and it should be ok :) well it happens, especially when you get orchids from home growers, nurseries have insecticides and fungicides, so you have a lesser chance of getting infected orchids. That is the reason why I never sell my divisions or plants, cos I know I had some spider mites issues and at any time someone can accuse me of selling them a bad plant, I don't want to put myself through that lol. I sometimes give away things, and still I warn people that I had some mite issues and it's best to quarantine them first. But it's inevitable that we get pests really, it's part of the hobby :) it sux when we buy infected orchids and the person doesn't warn us about a possible threat though..
Mayrie Grimm ow about dividing, well I wouldn;t try to divide anything if I wouldn't get at least 3 fans per division ;)
hi Danny, I have one, it has not roto. what can i do?
+Marco Villamizar Hi Marco, well Paphs can bounce back pretty fast even if they don't have roots. I would try the moss layer on top of the media. I usually like to place a thin (1 cm aproximately) layer of moss on top of its normal media that I keep damp and never let dry completely. This will promote some root growth. Also make sure the orchid is not potted too high, they will not produce aerial roots, whatever roots will try to grow, they will stop if there isn't enough humidity around them. So the moss needs to cover the stem area where the roots form and the leaves should be on top of the media. The rest of the pot can be watered when it is almost dry, but the top layer should always be moist. This is actually a good topic for a video, but I hope this helps :)
Muchas gracias, va y a intentarlo. ;)
hello! i really like your video, anyway do u have idea how to take care of euthante senderiana, here in the philippines we call them Waling-Waling, i have 2 but there are no roots and they have in bad shape waht should i do, and how long does it produced new roots :C i am verry confused beacused it's been 1 month but they still not produced new roots :C, i also buy roots boosting but nothing >.< verry confusing much
Hi Frank, sorry I don't know anything about this plant and I cannot seem to find much information on it :( are you sure the name is correct?
oooooops lol I figured out what it is :)) is a Vanda sanderiana?? lol yes the tag is wrong :P well search the name I gave you and tell me if this is the one, if it is no worries, it's just a Vanda orchid and you should care for it just like any other Vanda ;)
its vanda
frank mabanta i must be patient ty, i thought this one need a special care lol phewww hahaha
frank mabanta it's a beautiful vanda that I want to buy but cannot find a mature one yet :) congrats!
I have a few paphs as well and absolutely love them! Possibly one of my favs.
I'm also expecting a few orchids to be delivered tomorrow; can't wait! One of them is called Monnierara Millennium Magic "Witchcraft", the black orchid. I found a nice orchid seller (kawamotoorchids) who's in Hawaii and usually sells/auctions his orchids on ebay. Unfortunately he doesn't ship them internationally, but they're still fun to look at. He also has a website: kawamotoorchids.com
Thanks for the video. Your paphs seem to be much happier than mine lol. I guess I should give them more light.
pour connaître quelle eau utiliser, tape " orchidée calcifuge ou calcicole? sur ton moteur de recherche et tu trouveras toute une liste....très intéressante avec une seule erreur: "pinocchio" est calcicole et non calcifuge. Bon arrosage !!
Nice video. And seriously that Maudiae / Maudiae hybrid can bloom for 3/4 months?
Yup sure can, I'd say you'll get at least 3 months or so out of it :P plus the Maudiae seems to have a faster growth rhythm, or so it seems to me ;)
MissOrchidGirl Insane!! I should really start considering going into hybrid Paphs. And thank you for the information
So I keep all my orchids on my covered patio, during the very hottest summer months gets in low to mid 80's. Could a lady slipper with stand this temp.? With no direct sun, and if I made sure stays hydrated ? I love love lady slippers but I want to keep all my orchids on my patio only.
I think it can very well handle them, but you will have better luck with complex hybrids rather than species Paphs. they are very hardy in my opinion :)
I-am spus ca esti o fata foarte documentata.
:D
Poti sa-mi spui daca am raspuns corect ?
www.flytrapcare.com/phpBB3/can-anyone-tell-me-what-species-this-is-t25480.html
Buna, multumesc ca ai dat exemplu video meu :) dar nu este un Paphi, in poza este o orhidee Zygopetalum, poti adauga un reply pe forum, 100% este vorba de un Zygopetalum ;)
MissOrchidGirl Mersi.
It wasn't me!!! Someone else stuck it there!!!
Why would they stick a packing peanut under a plant. That seems detrimental.
In certain environments it helps with keeping orchids drier, especially at the bottom if you use a medium that dries very layered, such as bark. It's not needed with moss as it is very absorbent, but people don't really know that :P and not needed with seramis as it is very absorbent as well :)
Zachary Kenniston why?