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shadytrake 04-02-2011 09:29 AM

RJ,

Oh I have others. :) I have about 9 altogether but I hadn't ever bloomed any. 2 were mature and blooming when I got them. The others (except Pinocchio) were NBS plants from ORCHIDbabies, LLC. They should be ready to bloom this year or next year's cycle. I had a rough start finding the right medium. I have them in s/h with a little charcoal thrown in and watering profusely.

I didn't realize how much water they like. Here are the names of my 'mini' collection.

Paph ([Golden Chalice x Pittsburg] x Maudiae 'Magnificum' FCC/RHS)
Paph Honey
Paph Mount Toro x wilhelminiae 'Wiz'
Phrag Autumn Fire
Phrag Sorcerer's Fire
Phrag (Sunset Glow 'Twilight' AM/AOS x caudatum 'Barbara Ann' AM/AOS)
Phrag Wossen
I have one other Paph but it hasn't made it into my orchid journal inventory yet. It is a complex paph. Can't remember the name.

WhiteRabbit 04-02-2011 05:13 PM

woo hoo! congrats, Melissa! I got my first, and so far only, Paph rebloom last year - it's so exciting! I can't wait to see pix!

Amanda L 04-02-2011 10:15 PM

YAY!!!!! Congrats!! I can't wait to see pictures of the bloom! I remember when my first paph bloomed I was so beside myself with happiness! That particular one has bloomed 4 times so far for me, while the other paph I have doesn't seem to want to bloom! It's a "raisin pie" and I want to see how dark she is!


CONGRATULATIONS again! Spiking is always so exciting!

shadytrake 04-02-2011 11:07 PM

Well it is definitely a spike and not a leaf. I have pics but my dsl is down. I'm posting with my iPhone.

I can't wait for the bloom.

Also since I actually can produce a spike, I can buy another. If all goes well, I will be adding Phragmipedium kovachii to my collection. I'm drooling in anticipation.

shadytrake 04-03-2011 11:33 AM

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Ta da! Here are the pics.

:dance::dance13:

RosieC 04-04-2011 06:26 AM

Cool :cheer: Definately a spike :biggrin:

shadytrake 03-24-2012 01:48 PM

Hi All,

Update on my Paph...it is still blooming! The last bloom just fell off and another is coming. I thought I got a good photo but now I can't find the file.

Darnit...have to wait for another bloom.

WhiteRabbit 03-24-2012 06:13 PM

wow - that's awesome!

Leafmite 03-24-2012 06:34 PM

I love your paph collection!
Congratulations on finally getting your pinocchio to bloom! I look forward to the pictures.

tucker85 03-24-2012 06:51 PM

I can identify with your excitement. I have a Paph. Pinocchio in spike also. It will be the first paph I've ever bloomed. Your plant looks very healthy. Congratulations.


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