Leave in saucer of water. Yes/No ?

[bellini girl]

Heading out for about 10 days. Hubby and dtr are helping out with watering. My paphs have just perked up and I want them to continue to recover. so, is it okay to leave them in a saucers with water. All growing in hydroton in clay pots... no resevoir like in SH. What say you??

[PaphMadMan]

If they are in straight hydroton it should be OK, but don't overdo it. I wouldn't recommend it otherwise. Half an inch or so, not half the depth of the pot. They'll probably be dry before you get back but not for too long. Reduce light and heat if you can and they'll tolerate a couple dry days better.