Green/White Paph. Maudiae Hybrid

[quiltergal]

Nice Paph. Amanda! Now that you've started down the slipper path there's no turning back.

I love the mottled leaved varieties because they look pretty even when they aren't blooming.

I think Paphs are actually easier to grow and bloom than Phals. They aren't nearly as fussy. They'll be perfectly happy under regular grow lights.

Phrags are even less fussy IMO. They can quickly take over a grow area though so watch out! The bessea crosses are very nice.

[Amanda L]

Terri, are you enabling me? If you are, that's okay!! I don't need much enabling to buy another chid!!! Phrags you say? Really, so tell me more!! I'm always looking for new things!! Not that I've been in this for very long and I'm sure will be in over my head, before I know what's going on!!!

[RosieC]

I'm thinking of branching into Paphs (and have been for several months) and it's the Maudiae hybrids that interest me most at the momment.

It looks a great 'chid, be sure to show us photos when it blooms.

[Ross]

As for humidity (well like that's just jumping in, in the middle of things, eh?) Paphs are a group that seems to go along with whatever we provide them. If you keep them moist, then 30% should cause no harm. Two things: forget spraying the leaves. This does only momentary good and in the long run leads to rot. Forget humidity trays, unless the tray and plants are totally enclosed in a glass or plastic shell. The humidity (as dismal as it is) is simply being dispersed into the room with little benefit to the plants. I have a tray under mine, but that's to catch the water from watering. That water is totally evaporated by end of day and the humidistat never budges during that period. I'd say, quit worrying and do like we all do: get more plants! Hope this helps. Don't mean to sound critical, but just wanted to calm your nerves and help a bit.

[Amanda L]

Thanks for the advice Ross, any help is wanted and not thought of as critical. Well, it's critical for my growing knowledge of orchids!!