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Old 09-28-2015, 01:58 PM
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Hello! After having been to an orchid show yesterday, I couldn't resist the charm of paphs... I didn't own one until today!
I bought one on sale since it is not in bloom and unfortunately I didn't find one with tassleletted leaves..shame, but I found this one that looked in good condition (to me). It is in great need of repotting since I can feel the roots pushing against the pot!!:eek:

I've read there are many species which are very diverse and need different care. Problem is...I have no idea what species or hybrid it is so I have no idea what to do with it! Any help would be highly appreciated!!

The leaves are somewhat thin except the newest ones, and long. I can see about 2-3 new growths.

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Old 09-28-2015, 05:47 PM
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My first impression is Paph lowii or one of its closely related species or their hybrids. I can't rule out some other large multi-floral Paphs though. It probably hasn't been getting quite enough light. Bright light (gradually get it used to light level for typical Cattleyas), warm conditions year-round, no winter rest. If you have new growths coming now is the time to repot. Fertilize Paphs somewhat less than many other orchids.
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Old 09-28-2015, 06:21 PM
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Great thank you! I was so confused..
I will report it tomorrow.
Does the new growth take long to mature and produce a flower spike?
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Old 09-28-2015, 08:46 PM
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These growths are probably on track for a late winter bloom, but there is no guarantee they will bloom at all. The plant appears large and mature enough to bloom, but if it hasn't been getting consistent good care over the last year, especially enough light, it might skip it for this round of growth.
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Old 09-29-2015, 07:56 AM
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Did seller tell you anything about what type it is?

If it is a multi-floral (lowii, haynaldianum, etc./one of their hybrids), it needs Cattleya level light (35-40% shade).

If it is an old standard hybrid (insigne, villosum & spicerianum in the background), it needs Phalaenopsis level light (60% shade).

In either case, do NOT let it go dry. Drench with water, and water again when just barely moist.

Looking at the foliage, it sort of looks like a multifloral, except that leaves are not wide enough. I can't tell with any certainty whether it is from one group or the other.

If you have the patience, start it in lower light. If it does not bloom in the next 18 months, move it to higher light.

The good thing about Paphs is, that unbloomed fans do not loose the ability to bloom later (when conditions are to their liking).
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Old 09-29-2015, 08:36 AM
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My villosums look like that (of course lots of species may well look like that), and villosum is pretty common.

Just a thought
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Old 09-29-2015, 04:26 PM
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Thank you so much! I reported it today with bark and sphag, I hope I did a good job. It had a lot of roots so I wasn't able to tuck them in properly or else I would have broke them😩
I hope I did a good job!
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Old 09-30-2015, 12:04 AM
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Looks like my Paphiopedilum villosum and Paphiopedilum gratrixianum plants.
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Old 09-30-2015, 02:59 PM
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This is after repot. After I took the pics I added some sphag hopefully it will keep the moisture in the pot!
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Old 10-15-2015, 04:57 AM
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Hi there!my father got me a blooming Paph!! It's so beautiful! However...no tag
Can anyone I'd it please? I'm sorry to bother you but I'm very new to the Paphs!
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