paphiopedilum in philippines
 

hi anyone here in the philippines owns a paphiopedilum. im really really curious about this exotic plant! anyway incase u do kindly tell me how do u give them proper care. I'm residing in Manila- so weather here is variable. and where can i find good buys? i really want to own one but the thing is it cost rought 6-7 T pesos.
aside from dat do u guys know where i could buy them im looking for a particular specie of paphiopedilum ( philipinense) anyway thanks thanks! love yah guys happy blooming!

hi frostedeyes!! i collect philippine native paphiopedilums, as of now i have 6 species...i bought them here in davao for 250 pesos a pot, i have 2 philippinense, 2 randsii, many ciliolare, 2 haynaldianum, 2 hennisianum and 2 adductum. im so fascinated by them that im making my own fieldguide/ book about them and how they grow.. check out my blog for the plants pics... and i got hooked on them when i saw a paph ciliolare bloom during the kadayawan festival here..check out my gallery for the pic.

growing them requires a lot of care and patience, the potting mix should be well draining but can retain a lot of moisture, i use a combination of medium sized charcoal with a bit of coconut husk chips, coco coir and organic orchid fertilizer compost... i dont overwater them cause it may cause root rot, i usually water them every three days, making sure that the roots are somewhat dry in between waterings....they are not heavy feeders so a very week solution of fertilizer or organic fertilizer is added once a week, i use all organic ones...

ok im starting to salivate!!! do u go to manila? well if ever u do! haha magpapabili ako sayo! SWEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

haha ill tell you if i go to manila...I think you can try calling puentespina gardens, i think they ship plants naman to manila, ill pm you their number when i find it

hi frostedeyes, you can try Manila Seedling bank, i bought my phap philippinese there just recently, P250 for a clump, probably 10 plants or Lung Center in QC sunday market, saw some last 2 weeks.

wahh so mahal i hate it! kainis! why cant they just bring down the price! i heard from a friend dat philippinensis should be cheap coz ionno he told me its easy to cultivate! hmph! i should have made an orchid business! lol! anyway! thanks! ok jim jim im counting on you! message me ayt? thanks

hello! jimjim can I have their number the one who sells orchid, I badly need it for my project! ty :)

I'm sorry Abraham but the poster is no longer on this board. This is a very old thread.

But welcome to the board and we would love to hear about your project.