Experimental mix with Winston Churchill cross!

[InspirChid1712]

Hi everybody!

I am trying a new mix for my Winston Churchill cross after reading this article by Mahon:

Recent Studies Upon Paphiopedilum Cultivation - Orchid Board

The plant has always been fickle... I've only gotten it to bloom once in 5 years. His article makes alot of sense... The only time this plant bloomed was when I grew it in previously-used osmunda after repotting a Phal. I had ready that Paphs are one of the few orchids that do like USED mix/osmunda. I suspect it did so well because the osmunda was already supporting the fungus that Mahon is referring to.

I followed the recipe quite closely! (I added a crushed oyster shell from the beach, which I pulverized with a hammer after washing it) My only concern is that this mix seems a bit too soil-like, but what the heck, we'll see! Has anybody else tried this with good results??????