Are Paph. sanderianum s particularly difficult to grow?

[My Green Pets]

I have my multis in 1400 fc/15000 lux LED lighting, which might be a bit high honestly. My leaves are a light green color. I think 1000 fc might be a good starting point for the plants you mentioned. By the way, if you are interested in learning from a true master of Paphs and Phrags of all types, I suggest Ed's Orchids on YouTube. He has been growing them for decades and has lots of great suggestions.

[Jeff214]

Originally Posted by My Green Pets

I have my multis in 1400 fc/15000 lux LED lighting, which might be a bit high honestly. My leaves are a light green color. I think 1000 fc might be a good starting point for the plants you mentioned. By the way, if you are interested in learning from a true master of Paphs and Phrags of all types, I suggest Ed's Orchids on YouTube. He has been growing them for decades and has lots of great suggestions.

Originally Posted by Fairorchids

I have heard the same general comment from Glen Decker (former owner of Piping Rock Orchids), and have grown the few multiflorals I have had accordingly. And yes, they should have a fairly light yellow-green foliage color.

One I have at cattleya light levels is certainly yellow green but the one in deep shade is "normal" shade of green - probably could use some more sun... May play around with it a bit. Both are growing steadily but I assume light levels will impact blooming.

Yeah, I like Ed's YouTube channel. It's oddly soothing to watch him repot his paphs and phrags... haha. A little difficult to pinpoint specific subjects of interest, though. Repotting will be my next hurdle. I've yet to repot one...