Paph. Winston Churchill trouble! - Orchid Board

InspirChid1712 · #1 12-10-2009, 10:42 AM

I have a Winston Churchill hybrid that has an AWESOME flower, but I can't seem to get it to bloom. My other Paphs bloom just fine, but this plant seems reluctant. It gets good light and stays a bit cooler, but what else should I do?????

tuvoc · #2 12-10-2009, 11:00 AM

How old is your plant, Elliot? Some of these hybrids can take a lot longer than most to bloom.

Kim

slipperfreak · #3 12-10-2009, 12:27 PM

Kim has a point. Complex hybrids are generally slow growers. If your plant hasn't bloomed yet, it may still need time to mature.

A mature plant can often take two years to mature a new growth and bloom, as well.

DelawareJim · #4 12-10-2009, 12:33 PM

Where did you find a Winston Churchill? I've been looking for 'Red Spendour', 'Indomitable', and 'Redoubtable' for a while.

Cheers.
Jim

trdyl · #5 12-10-2009, 12:58 PM

Jim,

If you are interested, Orchid Web in MN has a couple of Winston Churchill cultivars including 'Redoubtable'. They are a bit pricey but seem to be available.