Phragmipedium leaf tip issue ongoing

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Originally Posted by estación seca

Semihydro works great for Phrags in climates like ours. Use a deeper container than usual and drill the hole(s) farther up the side so the reservoir is deeper. I drill it a good 2" / 5cm from the bottom for Phrags. They will grow roots into the reservoir.

I've definitely figured that out especially the kinds that are Longifolium crosses (and others, like Richterii). The only ones that I fail at are the Kovachii types and hybrids. But longifolium, caudatum, besseae, richterii, pearcii, love to have their feet wet.

At this point, I do not think I am ready for Kovachii. I have tried 2 and both died quickly. Don't know why.