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yousillygirl 01-13-2014 12:52 AM

How to identify paph vs phrag
 
I was given a NOID slipper orchid by a friend. I've got no experience with these -- can anyone tell me how to identify it as being a paph vs a phrag (or vice-versa)?

Thanks!

ronaldhanko 01-13-2014 01:09 AM

Probably easiest to tell from the leaves. If it has mottled or patterned leaves it's not a Phrag. Also the Phrags have narrower more grass-like leaves that come to a sharp point while Paphs have wider leaves with blunter ends.

quiltergal 01-13-2014 11:39 AM

The roots also look different. Paphs are fat, orange/brown and hairy. Phrags are thinner, white/green, and only slightly fuzzy.

jeremyinsf 01-13-2014 12:41 PM

Can you post a picture?

yousillygirl 01-14-2014 12:54 AM

Thanks for the tips - it's got orange hairy roots, so I'll go with that.

I didn't bother with a pic because it's not in flower and the leaves are plain too


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