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01-13-2014, 05:01 PM
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I Broke It, I Broke It! OMG! I can't believe, I Broke It!
I broke the blooming growth off of my Paph. Fair Venus. I hate myself so much right now! I cut the bloom, and sphag n' bagged it. Is this the way to go? It has some root nubs, and it's fairly healthy! Have I done all I can do?
Note: Parent plant is in a semi-hydro pot! 
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01-13-2014, 05:08 PM
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Relax, you put it in a saucer of water overnight and repot it. It will bring forth roots in a matter of weeks. These kind of plants are hardy they can take abuse. The flower might blast but maybe not....since it was the base that got affected not the spike.
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I also noticed that the tips of the leaves are dry and brown. I might have moisture issues since you are in zone 5b; make sure you are giving it enough humidity.
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01-13-2014, 05:08 PM
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01-13-2014, 05:40 PM
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Ok Bud! You got my attention!
It's in a saucer, what do I do with it after? Should I repot it in with the mother plant? Or can I put it back to bark, place it in a pot, and set it in my orchidarium? I would prefer the latter. The big plant is in Semi Hydro, as I mentioned, and it's really not for me.
Too much watering, almost everyday!
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01-13-2014, 05:46 PM
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Your instincts are right....pot it in orchid media mix in your orchidarium. I am in zone7b and I water my Paphs and Phrags once a week and I invested in a one gallon humidifier with oscillating fan....browning of the tips is a moisture issue either overwatering or underwatering....find a watering regimen that will work for both of you....GL!
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01-13-2014, 05:50 PM
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SWEET
Nice! Thanks Man!
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01-13-2014, 06:20 PM
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So sorry about that! You could try using some seaweed when you water or soak it as it promotes root growth. It looks like it can survive.
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01-14-2014, 06:53 PM
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Don't feel bad - we do these things (well I have!) & the plants survive. You have been given sound advice, & those root nubs are your affirmation that the plant can start anew. Humidity & circulating air will be a good move. Also the seaweed root stimulant can be a kind of miracle for your plant. Now you have two potential plants - good luck
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