Paph spicerianum question - Orchid Board

tuvoc · #1 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 01:58 PM

How long do these blooms last? Mine has been out barely two weeks, and is starting to fade. Is this normal? Thanks.

Kim

musicloveranthony · #2 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 03:29 PM

Well...ideally it should last 2+ months. That's pretty situation dependent, though. Did you buy it in sheath, bud, or bloom? If the flower didn't completely develop under your growing conditions, that's likely to be the reason it isn't lasting. The subsequent blooms will be acclimated to your conditions and bloom for longer periods

Bolero · #3 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 11:34 PM

I was thinking around 6 weeks or so but they could last longer. Temperature can often affect how long a bloom stays out, the warmer it is the shorter the blooming period. Not sure how that impacts on your spicerianum though.

tuvoc · #4 (**permalink**) 11-01-2009, 10:46 AM

Thanks guys. I got it this summer. It is a small plant that I didn't expect to bloom so soon. We'll see next time.

Kim