ok, firstly, I'm going to try and be optimistic but not crazy so let's say *fingers crossed* six years??? I wonder if the amount of light that the plants gets makes a difference, ie if they are in constant light, so during the night a substitute light is given. Or, maybe it's the heat, maybe a combination of both... Although with the heat, don't roth's need a drop in temp to flower?

Now, I was suppose to go shopping for stuff like heat mats and mini-greenhouse today but got diverted... My Paph Honey, Millmanii and [philippinense x Jolly Roger] plants arrived today.. woo hoo... (separate thread, if I philippinense plants like loads of light and the other parent doesn't, how much light should I give them?)

In a way, I'm glad that I didn't end up shopping today... got me to read some more of your replies

1. microwave sphag moss - I thought I had to sterilize it...
2. easiest will probably be to use what I have been given by the seller, ie the pre-treated bark...
3. light, well looks like a little shady at first and then slowly introduce more light as time goes...

ok thanks again, and will post next when I have done the deed and have de-flasked.

Cheers
Tim