I tried several different ways of potting phrags, lost 2 and almost lost 3
others. I live in southern SC so we're talking the same kind of hot & humid
weather. I grow in a greenhouse. Home AC might be a slight advantage except
for the drying effect. My paphs do fine in CHC mix and 70% shade. The phrags
are in brighter shade, in CHC in clay pots sitting in a saucer of water
within 5' of the evaporative cooling pads. My longifolium is blooming for
the first time (see abpo) and I have a Cardinal-Schlim X besseae that has a
strong flower stem but hasn't opened any buds yet. And the foliage is great
(finally!). HP Norton of Orchidview (phal specialist) has a small private gh
that sits (literally) on the Santee R outside Charleston and he has a
marvelous collection of phrags. Of course, he runs an ac in it 24/7/365. I'm
not that committed yet. If I do get there, I'm afraid my wife will have me
committed. Good luck
Gary

"LISA HOLMES" wrote in message
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Hi Folks,

I have bought 2 new phragmipediums and 1 paph.

Phrag. longifolium 'Green Vista'
Phrag. pearcei 'Birchwood'
Paph. rothschildianum 'Spot' x self

I have had good luck under lights with paphs and have tried the phrags in
the past with no luck. I live on the Gulf Coast close to Houston were it
is humid, hot, and wet most of the time. Do I need to keep the phrags
sitting in a saucer of water? Should I keep them inside under my light
stand? I've got good advice here before and thought I would try again.

Thanks,
Lisa Holmes