Paphiopidelum fairrieanum care (temps)

[Fairorchids]

You do not need to match the low temps in the region of origin.

Paph fairrieanum (and insigne, and spicerianum, etc.) do fine in a greenhouse with thermostat set at 55F, and ventilation kicking in around 80F. During the summer, we have days ranging up to 95-100F, it does not kill them though it might stress them a little during prolonged heat waves.

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Originally Posted by Jmoney

I have not had success with this species, although it has been a long time since I tried. Paph Paradise however has a couple tips that I filed away for the future. Do not ever let it dry out, and do not divide it. They are well known for their paphs so I plan to follow that advice when I eventually get another.

Thanks Kim. I'd heard the advice against dividing before. Thanks for confirming that. I have three seedlings in a compot. Once they get a bit larger they will go in their own pots. At least one will be in SH. If I am successful the other two may be looking for new homes.