Gearing towards Paphs more and more...

[The Mutant]

That's what's happening with my collection at the moment. The reason is that I find the Paphs less time- and energy consuming than the Phals.

So far, I've sold about 20 of the Phals and given away some, and more are going to go. It's very hard to decide which ones to keep and which ones to sell. I have decided that all with mottled leaves are staying, as are all that bloom frequently, and those that I just can't separate myself from.

The most difficult ones are the equestris. I love equestris and equestris primary hybrids, but even among these, I've had to make some though decisions and only kept those that are reeeaaally special, such as 'Blue Lip', 'Fairy Tales' and aurea. The rest are more or less, gone.

I also want more Paphs, so I have to make some room, but I don't replace all the Phals I sell with Paphs, more like a two to ten ratio, so my entire collection is shrinking to a more doable size for me.

I hope that this will mean that I can care better for the ones I have left, instead of treating everyone halfheartedly. Just by reducing the Phals by a few have brought great mental relief to me, so I feel that this is necessary for both mine and the orchids well being.

And who knows? Sometime in the future, maybe my cats might be able to look out the windows again, since the windowsills won't be crowded anymore.