New Christmas Surprise!

[Jenn4a]

Thanks for the alcohol tip! Facepalm.... I do this with my other orchids.. I don't know why I didn't.
I'll watch for any changes though.
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When I opened the box, it was a little chilly in there, nothing like when I opened the cattleya shipment in 25°F though!
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I did use a paper towel and a q tip to wick away what I could. I must not have steady hands.. I also treat new orchids very carefully like they're super fragile...
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If I put my paph outside right now, it would dry up, but also freeze to death too I would love to be somewhere warmer!
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Since they're acclimating, I'm watching for signs of rot. (Like my poor young Cattleyas experienced.)
The paph Sukhakulii shed a bottom leaf the first night home. If its black where it came off, does that mean rot, or could it just be old too? https://www.flickr.com/photos/222877...57649917878471

The paph HCM has a bottom leaf with growing brown spots that I'm keeping an eye on. The leaf is also yellowing? I think I may just cut that off for some peace of mind, Idk yet.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/222877...57649917878471

Thanks! I'm really loving these paphs! I think they might be my favorite type..