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K Barrett · 17-08-2007, 11:58 PM posted to rec.gardens.orchids

wrote:
I second that emotion. Both the sp. are cool growing plants for the
subtropics. a great cross.
m

Get it cold. 45-40 degrees F. One of our speakers last year was

discussing his greenhouse, which he keeps at about 40 degree nights in
the winter for his disas and dormant terrestrials. He mentioned that he
does have some parvi paphs - which bud and bloom for him as a result of
his cold nights. I've tried it and had some success. I also believe a
number of them have a drier winter - not dry like a catasetum of course
but not as wet as the rest of the year. Try getting them cold and not as
wet, then when watering increases in the late winter/early spring, maybe
you'll get lucky and get a flower spike.

Well, I'll try a drier rest and cooler temps. Thanks for your help!

K