Dear everyone,
I have a paphiopedilum called armeniacum. There are
three young runners. The small, bottom leaves became brown. Besides, the old
runner which had flower before became brown too. What is this?



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"Dicky" wrote in message,
I have a paphiopedilum called armeniacum. There are
three young runners. The small, bottom leaves became brown. Besides, the
old
runner which had flower before became brown too. What is this?



Rotting from the base sounds like you are keeping it too wet, in too damp an
atmosphere, with the roots in too wet (or old) compost. Yes they do need
moisture but it has to be coupled with air movement to keep the air buoyant
and fresh. Do you have it right next to the glass in a stuffy position?
Paphs also seem to like more light than previously taught, perhaps it's
because the light levels in this country are so low anyway.
Do you flush through with rainwater now and again to clean out any salt
build-up in the compost?

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Bob

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