Category: Paph Alliance

The Power of Paphs

Author is Ken Slump, posted over 3 years ago Slipper Orchids Cast a Spell Over Those Seeking the Unusual IT SEEMS THAT SPECIES AND hybrids from the genus Paphiopedilum, which are popularly called paphs, are orchids that many growers eith... Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Light Requirements

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Light as for cattleyas produce better results, harder growth but shorter stems; for longer stems, shade them before flowering to about 800 -- 1,000fc. F74-68They need year round 7500 Lux; a clear s... Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Staking of Flowers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Usually done to present the flower in an upright position; in nature, the dorsal sepal prevents rain from filling the pouch so the pollinator will not drown; as the bud opens, tilt the pot forward ... Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Vinicolor Types

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago A proposed horticultural term "vinicolor" to be applicable to only a restricted number; definition given. A85-1428 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Bloom on Short Stems

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Stem length is affected by light, and strong light tends to produce short stems; heavy shade is conducive to long stems; Paph. Maudiae can produce very long stems. A75-192 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Flowers, Numbers on a Stem

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Conditions of culture are the best influences; growers should be happy to see two flowers on a stem; if the first flower is deformed, the solution is to cut it off as soon as the deformity is seen.... Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: From High Elevations

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago They are accustomed to pure water and if they are subjected to sodium, regardless of other factors, turn up their toes, especially P.delenatii and P. wardii. OD83- 30 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Stem Length

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago It is controllable in many plants; short stems may be caused by too low night temperatures during the flowering season or too high light intensity; 60 deg.F. and reasonable shade give good stem len... Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Temperatures to Set Bulbs

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago The time of year to set low temperatures varies with the species; some need 55 deg.F. nights for two to three weeks beginning in March; December and January types need 55 deg.F. for two to three we... Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Stems Are Too Short

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago They are grown under too much light. A76-206 Read More