large paph division
 

Hi,

I have several paph that are getting kind of large now. when I divide them how to divide them. The number 3 keeps pooping up cymbidiums and Catleyas people say 3 bulb minimum when divivding. does this apply to paphs as well?

Also when you divide there is a tough "woody" root when you cut them how do you "cure" it some have said with paint or special sealer?

Thanks,
Jim

you can divide a papgh by keeping at least one older growth (useually the one in flower .or the one that has flowered)plus a new growth.
ofcourse you could have more than 2fans.
treat the roots with cinamon

I have divided per snow's suggestion as well as a single fan, the single fan takes longer to produce and looks so lonely :(. When I dividing find the natural break between the two or more parts of the plant and dividing down this natural split. One sure way to add to your collection :biggrin:

treat with cinimon?
 

Hi,

Treat with cinimon? just sprinkle the powder on it?

There is no minimum "fans" , is there a benifit to more?

Thanks,
Jim

Yes, cinammon. Yes, there is a benefit of more fans....the more fans that are on the division, the more water storage capacity. It will bloom quicker because it doesn't have to struggle to make a root system....it always has a reserve water tank to draw from.

Cinnamon has anti-microbial properties. Many growers dip the new cut to 'seal' the wound.