1. It is CRITICAL that the root crown (line between roots & leaves) be 1/4-3/8" (6-8 mm) below the surface of the medium in the pot. Otherwise new roots fail to develop properly.
2. As seedling Paphs grow (new leaves from the center, and oldest leaf getting re-absorbed, they tend to rise out of the mix. You need to top off the medium (or repot entirely).
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