Progress with Paph seedlings - problem with one

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Joe, Its the warm temps that I was worried about. Temperature range is normally between 60-70 F. That's why I wanted to trial these seedlings, I wasn't sure they would grow at all... (They only cost me £15 for the 5.)

I am please with how the other are doing - but I also know that I haven't gotten them through what will likely be the most difficult period - winter - with central heating on and very short daylight.

Gloria, thanks for your comment about you hirsutissimum. I hope that is all it is with mine, but it looks so weak compared to the others! I keep a close eye on the rockwool (and it suits my watering practices - I mist the top when the top dries out, so underneath never really gets wet, wet, just damp from the wicking action of the rockwool.) and it is damp not wet and because it is the cubes it keeps things open and allows it to dry quite quickly. The main thing is that it allows me to keep an eye on the roots - which I was worried about with those two - without disturbing the plant. I think the one in rockwool that has recovered and is putting out a new leaf will be repotted soon in regular mix like the others.

The funny thing is that I thought that the mottled leaved ones would be more difficult because they liked warmer temps. The hirsutissimum, which I think can be cool-intermediate (thanks Steven!), was one that I thought would be a good match.

You guys are the greatest, thanks so much!