I FINALLY HAVE A PAPH. MICRANTHUM!!!

[missmorbus]

I have one. It's no where near blooming size, but I still love it. I just treat it like any other Paph. I try not to let it get too dry, although, I wasn't exactly diligent in my watering regimen this summer so all my plants got drier than they should have. It did fine. I fertilize weakly weekly, and I grow it on a humidity tray in a Southeast facing window. I also mist it every morning before I go to work. That's really about at technical as I get. I do try to keep this one out of a lot of harsh sun so that the leaves don't burn.

It seems to be more slow growing than my other Paphs, so I think its going to be a while before mine is blooming size. But that's fine with me. One of my favorite things about this plant is the foliage. Its gorgeous without blooms! But maybe I'm a weirdo.

[m_ms09]

Originally Posted by missmorbus

I have one. It's no where near blooming size, but I still love it. I just treat it like any other Paph. I try not to let it get too dry, although, I wasn't exactly diligent in my watering regimen this summer so all my plants got drier than they should have. It did fine. I fertilize weakly weekly, and I grow it on a humidity tray in a Southeast facing window. I also mist it every morning before I go to work. That's really about at technical as I get. I do try to keep this one out of a lot of harsh sun so that the leaves don't burn.

It seems to be more slow growing than my other Paphs, so I think its going to be a while before mine is blooming size. But that's fine with me. One of my favorite things about this plant is the foliage. Its gorgeous without blooms! But maybe I'm a weirdo.

Wow, thanks for the tips!
The friend that I got it from kept it under an overturned glass cylinder thing (I have no idea what it would be called), and I'm a bit afraid that it won't have enough humidity in my house. So I should start spraying it!

And you're not crazy, the foliage is gorgeous! It actually SPARKLES. Amazing :P

[missmorbus]

You're welcome. It sounds like your friend was keeping it under a bell jar. It might have to adjust to being uncovered, but that shouldn't be too bad.

You're right about the foliage sparkling, and it's textured, I like touching it.

[m_ms09]

Originally Posted by missmorbus

You're welcome. It sounds like your friend was keeping it under a bell jar. It might have to adjust to being uncovered, but that shouldn't be too bad.

You're right about the foliage sparkling, and it's textured, I like touching it.

I googled it, and you're right! That's what it is. Any ideas where I can get one??

[missmorbus]

Originally Posted by m_ms09

I googled it, and you're right! That's what it is. Any ideas where I can get one??

I have no idea where to buy them. My mom bought one years ago at an antique store, so maybe you could find one on ebay.

[m_ms09]

Originally Posted by missmorbus

I have no idea where to buy them. My mom bought one years ago at an antique store, so maybe you could find one on ebay.

Yes, I checked ebay, but shipping to Canada is astronomical!