Paphiopedilum Magic Lantern 2010

[smartie2000]

one of the best pink paph crosses. Yours has very solid colour

[orcoholic]

A real beauty. One of my favorite crosses.

[ewcia1028]

It is beautiful Bruce, I have the same one for some years already and when others are blooming this one for some reason doesn't want to and it is still small.I have been wondering how do you grow it?Does it need some special care ?How big is yours?thanks for answering.

[Paph]

Such wonderful color!

[catttan]

Beautiful. Love that pouch and colour.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

It is beautiful Bruce, I have the same one for some years already and when others are blooming this one for some reason doesn't want to and it is still small.I have been wondering how do you grow it?Does it need some special care ?How big is yours?thanks for answering.

Hi Ewa,

I grow this paph along side my vini paphs. No special treatment. It gets fertilizer once a week during the warm months and once every two weeks in the cooler months. It is potted in a small bark mix that contains: small red wood bark, charcoal, sponge rock, and small coconut husks to retain some moisture. It recieves bright, filtered light all day and has constant air movement.

Good luck.

Cheers,
BD

[ewcia1028]

Hello and thank Bruce for responding to my post and all information.Looks like I grow mine like yours so it seems I have to be more patient with it a little longer so maybe some day....I'll see flower.Thanks and happy growing

[Brutal_Dreamer]

No worries, Ewa. Glad to help.

Cheers,
BD

[ischel1]

Wow, lovely. Wish I could grow them. Thanks for sharing Bruce.