My Paphs. and a Phrag in bud/bloom

[The Mutant]

About wardii, their buds develop super slow (made to torment us Paph newbies I think), and they are also prone to blast... My wardii is in low bud again, so I'm soon going to chew my nails off in anticipation. Last year, the bud was about to open when it blasted.

Having had a Phrag (Green Hornet) for a year now, I can tell you this: YOU CAN NOT WATER IT TOO MUCH (it's not true for all Phrags, but according to those more knowledgeable it seems yours is one of these thirsty things). I was really worried about having mine standing in a saucer with water at first, so I didn't, which cost mine one of its growths... So keep the saucer, just remember to change the water at least once a week.

[jeremyinsf]

Originally Posted by The Mutant

About wardii, their buds develop super slow (made to torment us Paph newbies I think), and they are also prone to blast... My wardii is in low bud again, so I'm soon going to chew my nails off in anticipation. Last year, the bud was about to open when it blasted.

Having had a Phrag (Green Hornet) for a year now, I can tell you this: YOU CAN NOT WATER IT TOO MUCH (it's not true for all Phrags, but according to those more knowledgeable it seems yours is one of these thirsty things). I was really worried about having mine standing in a saucer with water at first, so I didn't, which cost mine one of its growths... So keep the saucer, just remember to change the water at least once a week.

My wardii did exactly the same thing...... just yesterday. Oh well. I'm guessing I didn't water it enough, actually.

[The Mutant]

Originally Posted by jeremyinsf

My wardii did exactly the same thing...... just yesterday. Oh well. I'm guessing I didn't water it enough, actually.

It's really frustrating when they do that, right? And wardii seems prone to do it too. I really hope mine will be able to make it all the way this time, but it'll take its sweet time... Paphs are not for those of impatient nature, and if you are, you'll have to learn patience real quick.

[jeremyinsf]

Originally Posted by The Mutant

It's really frustrating when they do that, right? And wardii seems prone to do it too. I really hope mine will be able to make it all the way this time, bit it'll take its sweet time... Paphs are not for those of impatient nature, and if you are, you'll have to learn patience real quick.

I got this plant from a grower this year who was either keeping their plants too wet or too dry. And I didn't re-pot it as soon as I got it. Was hard to tell what was inside, and perhaps I knew better, but it was starting to spike so I left it alone. Hopefully it will do better next year - there is enough growth on it I'm sure it will be fine, and perhaps I learned something this time around! It actually blasted really slowly, which was interesting to watch, at least.

[The Mutant]

Originally Posted by jeremyinsf

I got this plant from a grower this year who was either keeping their plants too wet or too dry. And I didn't re-pot it as soon as I got it. Was hard to tell what was inside, and perhaps I knew better, but it was starting to spike so I left it alone. Hopefully it will do better next year - there is enough growth on it I'm sure it will be fine, and perhaps I learned something this time around! It actually blasted really slowly, which was interesting to watch, at least.

I'm so new to Paphs that I don't know whether I should increase the watering when they're spiking, or if I should treat them as usual... And now with the temperatures dropping, I'm even more uncertain. Oh well, hopefully I'll learn eventually.