Young Paphs (= BS, but not multi-growth plants) usually take 16-18 months to grow the second fan to maturity. Thus, even though purchased in bloom, they rarely bloom the following year. As plants grow larger, they will grow new fans to maturity faster.
Most Paphs need 2-3 weeks of cool nights in Aug-Sep to initiate new buds. If you bring your plants outside in the summer, this happens automatically.
If you keep them indoors, you may not have enough of a temperature difference. This is particularly so for sub-genus Paphiopedilum (and thus the bulldogs). Less so for Maudiae types.
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