Leaf span of a blooming size Sanderianum?

[eggshells]

Greetings! Does anyone know what is the leaf span of a blooming size Sanderianum?

Thanks,
Eggshells

[Susie11]

Although I could be wrong, I believe that it is somewhere around 25+ inches. These paphs. are very slow growers and can take up to 7 years to bloom from seedlings. Patience is needed. Good luck.

[eggshells]

Originally Posted by Susie11

Although I could be wrong, I believe that it is somewhere around 25+ inches. These paphs. are very slow growers and can take up to 7 years to bloom from seedlings. Patience is needed. Good luck.

Thanks Susy. This guy might bloom soon then, it started a small growth now.

[Bud]

Are you talking about the long-lost Paphiopedilum species that has not been seen in cultivation since the turn of the century until the mid- to late- 1980's. This is the longest-petaled example of Paphiopedilum, with petals a meter or longer. The spike emerges with rapid speed and the petals uncoil from the buds like long, folded ribbons. You can actually see the flowers progress in size from morning to afternoon.
These plants bloom on growths that have reached 20" or more in leafspan and require 2-3 growths to bloom. Once the new growths are 1/2 - 2/3 mature, the larger, older growths will bloom. It is important to keep the plants well watered during the period of bud development. Too dry a condition at the roots will cause the plant to withdraw moisture from the flower spike. The flowers develop quickly within 3 weeks of developing the bud sheaths. Flowers are 27-30" to a meter in length and last 3-4 weeks.

[glengary54]

Bud -
Looks like someone has been doing some reading. We will make a Paph nut out of you yet. There is a method to my madness.

[Bud]

Glen...I am scared to grow paphs...I just might kill it thats why I dont have any...but since you challenged me: I am doing extensive research on Paphs and I will be ready to accept your offer when the time comes.

[eggshells]

Originally Posted by Bud

Are you talking about the long-lost Paphiopedilum species that has not been seen in cultivation since the turn of the century until the mid- to late- 1980's. This is the longest-petaled example of Paphiopedilum, with petals a meter or longer. The spike emerges with rapid speed and the petals uncoil from the buds like long, folded ribbons. You can actually see the flowers progress in size from morning to afternoon.
These plants bloom on growths that have reached 20" or more in leafspan and require 2-3 growths to bloom. Once the new growths are 1/2 - 2/3 mature, the larger, older growths will bloom. It is important to keep the plants well watered during the period of bud development. Too dry a condition at the roots will cause the plant to withdraw moisture from the flower spike. The flowers develop quickly within 3 weeks of developing the bud sheaths. Flowers are 27-30" to a meter in length and last 3-4 weeks.

Hey thanks bud, the growth is still a little but its steadily growing. Probably still needs a year or two.

I've added more pictures. I also have a small one that is taking its sweet time.

[Bud]

Tell me how you care for it...you seem to be very successful ... they are equatorial in the rainforests of Borneo...they have high humidity and needs extreme light...with only two seasons: hot summer and hot monsoon rains(the coldest they have is 60 degrees F in December)...some suggested watering it with distilled water a little bit warm...you have a precious plant there...

[eggshells]

Thanks, I am using a mix bark, charcoal, sphagnum moss and sponge rock. I water often probably and I am using R/O water and fertilize with dynagro 7-9-5. I grow it under fluorescent lighting suspended above 4 - 5 inches from the canopy. Humidity is 50-60% and temperature is 21-25c.

I don't think they need exteme light. Actually I have read that they require less light compared to other multi-florals, perhaps 2000 fcs? I grow all my multis the same.

[Bud]

whatever youre doing is working...you have a healthy happy plant