Paphiopedilum dianthum
 

I acquired this plant around 2016. And for four years, it was potted in mixture of sphagnum moss, perlite and bark, and it languished terribly: it neither grew nor die, just sat there suffering almost endlessly. It seemed whatever were the reasons, it failed to establish a healthy root system.

However, after experimenting with semi-hydro set up and came up with some really good results with other plants, I finally repotted this poor thing in semi hydro setup last autumn.

And it finally began to grow.

Now, after four years, it gave me its very first flower.

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...1&d=1596549279

Just one flower, but I am more than happy to see it.

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...1&d=1596549279

It is now growing healthy root system. :) I guess it needed stable moisture around its roots, since it gets quite dry during autumn and winter...

Excellent.

I find that all of my paphs and phrags do well in S/H culture, as well. It's not perfect for everyone, but with the right combination of it and temperature, mostly, it's fairy solid.

well worth the wait!!!!

splendid

i also have all my paphs in SH...i think it is the only way to go

Ooh fantastic!! Definitely my favorite Paph species.

Congratulations! It’s absolutely lovely