paph concolor

[Cinderella]

I have never repotted this one out of fear. What do others use for this type of paph? Small bark ok? Anyway, I have had it for about 1 1/2 years and only just rebloomed it.

[Piper]

Hi Debbie,

I use sphagnum moss for all my paphs, but I know I'm in the minority.

I just wanted to warn you that brachy and parvi roots are very fragile, and will break off if you look at them too hard. Be careful!

Julie

[Cinderella]

Yikes!

[Diane]

I have the same plant, and mine is in small bark mixed with a little sphag on the top inch of the pot.... Mine blooms well, don't be afraid of giving it a little extra light. Nice bloom on yours.

[uncasteeb]

Very nice blooms.

[Diane]

I just wanted to warn you that brachy and parvi roots are very fragile, and will break off if you look at them too hard. Be careful!

Julie

Are you sure you've had broken roots because the roots are so fragile - or because of the steely glint in your eyes when repotting them.... not that YOU could intimidate a plant...

[bench72]

Beeyootifulll!!! I just love the colour and markings of this Paph!

[Piper]

Are you sure you've had broken roots because the roots are so fragile - or because of the steely glint in your eyes when repotting them.... not that YOU could intimidate a plant...

I rarely use my steely glint for the orchids (unless they're half a root away from the salad shooter...) Particularly when repotting, my expression is usually one of implored begging.

I'm pretty careful when repotting, especially with paphs, but boy - I've had several brachy and parvi primary hybrids release healthy roots into my hands, when I've done nothing...NOTHING!

It's seldom I can claim such innocence, so you can imagine my consternation.

Julie

[Diane]

Hmmm Innocence = Julie????? I don't think so......

[Hoa Tony Nguyen]

Very lovely bloom! These brachy paphs are ones of my favorites among ladyslippers!

Cheers. Hoa.