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Old 01-26-2008, 07:41 AM
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Default What Paphiopedilum should I choose?

I'm interested in getting a Paphiopedilum, unfortunately I live in a 1. warm-hot (26-32 degree Celsius) & 2. humid but windy climate. I'm have the following species to choose from:

Paphiopedilum lowii
Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum
Paphiopedilum lawrenceanum
Paphiopedilum hookerae

So, which one paph from the list do you guys think will grow and flower best in my climate?
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Old 01-26-2008, 12:07 PM
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and I think you will find you live in a area where more than just FOUR species can be kept. There are also a TON of hybrids that would work for your area as well.
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Paph lawrenceanum and Paph chamberlainianum
lawrenceanum is a mottle leaf and these tend to be easy to grow.
chamberlainianum is a sequential bloomer who can bloom for months. also easy to grow
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Get the lowii
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get them ALL lol
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Ooh Ooh! I vote for door # " GET THEM ALL!" kiki
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If I could only choose one it would be lowii. I love the coloration and the slight twist of the petals. But if space and money are no object go for the gusto and get them all!!
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Oh I wish I could but they'll sum up to a bomb for my wallet!

Added a poll so it'll be easier for me to see :P
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I vote P.lowii but then again with your conditions,,,,one of each.
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Old 01-28-2008, 06:54 AM
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Looks like lowii's really a favourite here...
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