Just booked Paph. Ceranense and Paph. Rosy Dawn

[The Mutant]

I wonder how that happened...

Since I'm a complete and utter newbie when it comes to Paphiopedilum, I have never even seen one in real life, I have a question or maybe two:

Since I've been eying this genera for some time I've read a bit about it. To my limited understanding it seems as though they are very similar to Phals when it comes to their environment and their care. So far the only difference I've been able to find is that they are terrestrial and thus demand a bit different potting medium, also that they seem to like being re-potted more regularly than Phals (at least once a year). I was thinking to give them the same medium as my Phals (pine bark, sphagnum, and perlite), except that I'll change the bark to a fine-grade one. They also seem to prefer being watered more often, or maybe this is just my imagination.

So, is this a good start? I'll have them standing together with my Phals in one of my east-facing windows and provide some supporting light during the winter months.

Apparently the Ceramense is a bit tricky to get to bloom so we'll see if I'll have any luck with it (the foliage is gorgeous on it ).

So, um, this was a totally unexpected purchase... I mean, I knew a Paph would move into my flat one day, but not two at the same time and not as soon as this. Darn Swedish Orchid forum...