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Old 29-05-2003, 05:22 AM
Dave Lockwood
 
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Default Paphiopedilums in tall pots

Frank,
What a great idea! I knew someone in this group would be clever about
this problem. Thanks for the idea.
Dave
"Frank H. Kirchner" wrote in message
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I too have been very pleased with the results of using tall pots. I'm

using
a couple of inches of stone at the bottom of the pot which helps to
stabilize the pot as the plant grows. I previously used Paph Perfect pots
and was very disappointed when they went out of business. Since then I

have
found Ocean Spray cranberry juice containers to be perfect. I slice off

the
top, add some drainage holes, and I 'm good to go. An added advantage is
that they are clear so it's easy to see roots, water, etc. Give it a try
and I think you'll like it. Plus the cranberry juice is good for we

humans
too! ;-)

Frank
"Sekanek" wrote in message
. com...
Yes I too have found much great success in growing in taller pots as

well
,
for some of my paphs, I may just pot up all of them in taller pots as

well
,
they do seem to like it.
All of my Paph. kolopakingii's and various crosses, mostly strap leafs

are
starting to spike with bloom , after I repotted them to taller pots .
I've just repotted Paph. Eagle peak x Paph. sandra , last christmas it

had
five magnificent flowers, that lasted for close to a month or two

.........
Good Growing to all!!!
Todd Wharton