Is my paph growing new leaves or a new flower?

[jmccoy]

I am not sure what is going on, I think its a bloom but correct me if im wrong.

[FrFrancis]

It is a new fan, growth. They often begin when the paph is in bloom

[jmccoy]

Oh nice. It just dropped its bloom today.

[PaphMadMan]

Yes, that is a new growth. With a vigorous hybrid like that it should be well on its way to bloom about the same time next year, when this new fan of leaves is mature. Perhaps sooner. The next few weeks would be an ideal time to repot so the new roots that will develop soon will establish the plant in fresh media.

[jmccoy]

what is a good media to pot it in. Moss or bark or both?

[rbarata]

Mine is in fine bark, somewhat old which makes it more water absorvent. With new bark, I guess it will need something more to keep it moist.

[Paphluvr]

Originally Posted by jmccoy

what is a good media to pot it in. Moss or bark or both?

This was a good question to ask. The mix it's presently in looks quit old. Ask six Paph. growers what mix to use and you'll probably get six different answers. A lot depends on your growing conditions.

[My Green Pets]

A 50/50 moss/bark mix has worked alright for me so far. In an air cone pot--love those things.

[PaphMadMan]

Originally Posted by Paphluvr

This was a good question to ask. The mix it's presently in looks quit old. Ask six Paph. growers what mix to use and you'll probably get six different answers. A lot depends on your growing conditions.

No, if you ask 6 Paph growers you could easily get 18 different answers. Few serious Paph growers could get by without at least 3 different mixes for a diverse Paph collection.

This one should do well in a wide variety of mixes as long as you adjust watering practices to match the mix. Medium bark with some sphagnum and perlite would be a good starting point.

[Optimist]

My one and only Paph is finally giving me both a new leaf and also a new lead. I am so happy!