Paphiopedilums in tall pots
I have only one Paph, having killed my first one. Learned a bit about them
and decided to try again. After the flower went by I put it in SH, in a
tall pot. It's as healthy as a horse!
Diana
"Dave Lockwood" wrote in message
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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
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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
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