My first paphs

[flyfishdoc]

I walked into the big box store two days ago and bought these beauties. I did not expect to see anything like them. I could not pass them up. These have the best roots I have seen from this store. All are brown, but firm. I don't see any new root growth. Is it safe to repot now, or should I let them acclimate a few weeks?

Paph Hsinying Citron x Paph Almaud
Paph Pulsar 'Fang Pacific' x Paph Hsinying Quatal 'Round Leaf'

[RosieC]

Hi Jerry,

Wow, I wouldn't have been able to resit them either.

Paph roots are usually brown and hairy (it suprised me first time I saw them).

If they were mine I would be in two minds as to whether to repot. So far I've only repotted each of my Paphs after the flower has faded, but at the same time I think it is best to repot straight away even if you loose the flower as a result. (Keeping the plant and roots healthy is more important than the flowers). But I've tended to risk leaving them and repotted later.

[billc]

That was a nice find Jerry. I really like the first one. You can repot a Paph pretty much any time, whether in bloom or not. I probably would wait until the blooms are spent 'cause I'm such a klutz and would more than likely break the stalk anyway. Just make sure no critters came back from the store.

Bill

[Ross]

I agree with the other two conclusions above - repotting is pretty much tolerated even when in bloom. I've waited and not waited. Neither seems to be a bad approach for me. I usually go with clear pots and wait till the mix is pretty well broken down before repotting since these plants typically (naturally) grow in leaf litter, and such.

[flyfishdoc]

Originally Posted by RosieC

Paph roots are usually brown and hairy (it suprised me first time I saw them).

Rosie-
Thanks for the insight. I am not sure when I will transplant, but now it is obvious to transplant before I see "green" roots. I might have been waiting a long time!!!