My Paph Exul won't bloom

[Cyplover]

Hi,I have a Paph Exul and it's bloomed once and it's not bloomed sence so I was wondering when is the blooming period and get some tips on how to incourage blooming thanks alot

[Zoi2]

Hello and welcome to the OB.
How are you trying to grow it? Can you post a picture of the plant?
Joann

[Cyplover]

No sadly I can't post a pic,it's growing in morning sun and it's in a tray with all my other paphs that I fill up with water about once a week

[Zoi2]

This link has pretty good growing info. It may help with your culture.
Paph exul
Joann

[Duane McDowell]

Paph. exul is notoriously difficult to bloom, even for experienced growers. It likes a bit more light than most paphs and it likes some cool nights.
Best bet is to let it grow into a plant with lots and lots of growths (10+). Seems like it blooms somewhat more frequently when it's a big, potbound plant. It still can be hit or miss, though!
If you're looking for ease of bloom in one of that group of species, something like barbigerum or insigne or spicerianum will give you more blooms more often.

[CTB]

Welcome to the Orchid Board. Lots of helpful people ready to help. Enjoy!

[Cyplover]

Thanks guys! Since you have mentioned that it blooms frequently when its larger I'm convinced that it will bloom next year,its already got 5+ growths right now. Thanks Duane!