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View Poll Results: Best orchid for new s/h'er to use as a trial

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  • Phal

    84 55.26%
  • Paph

    13 8.55%
  • Phrag

    15 9.87%
  • Onc

    11 7.24%
  • Intergenic

    3 1.97%
  • Catt

    19 12.50%
  • Vanda

    2 1.32%
  • Other

    5 3.29%
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Thread: What orchid would you suggest for first time s/h'er

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  1. #31
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    Ray Barkalow
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    As the developer of the technique, the first plant I experimented with was a paph, and they did so well, it encouraged me to try others. As has been said, phrags are another good bet, but I don't understand the caveat about "no long-petaled ones", as they have done well for me, too.

    Murray nailed it: it is not the type of plant that matters - any plant can be grown in S/H culture - what's important is whether your growing conditions mesh with the technique well enough to provide the conditions the plant needs.

  2. #32
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    Windowsill
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    Also some Paphs are not a bad suggestion as they often require lower or the same light as Phals.

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