Category: Paph Alliance

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Limestone Requirements for Malaysian Types

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Use pulverized limestone, or ordinary agricultural limestone, at one level teaspoon to a four-inch pot; best to mix it with the medium before potting, but it can be added after potting. A66-494; A6... Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Temperature Requirements in a Nutshell

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Cool: P. insigne, fairrieanum, and druryi ; Moderately cool: exul, gratrixianum, hi rsutis s imum, villosum, spicerianum, venusturn; Moderately warm: the multiflowered kinds such as phiiippinensis,... Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Growth, Gnarled

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago It is caused by low atmospheric humidity. A77-798 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: To Show Flowers Off to Advantage

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Let the flower open for ten days before tying it upright to a stake. Ca8lMar-9 Read More

CYPRIPEDIUMS: Culture in the Garden

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago In Germany, cultural methods described for species gathered from all over the world; refer to OR77-340+ Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Staking of Flowers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Usually done to present the flower in an upright position; in nature, the dorsal sepal prevents rain from filling the pouch so the pollinator will not drown; as the bud opens, tilt the pot forward ... Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Potting Techniques

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Pot firmly without crushing the roots; to examine root development strike the rim of the pot on the bench, examine the roots without disturbing the compost, then replace; new roots show at the side... Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Shading Required in New Jersey

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago About 75 or 80% shade is required in summer. A74-708 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Limestone Requirements

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Plants which grow on limestone cliff faces, or terrestrials and epiphytes in limestone areas: Paph. bellatullum, chamberlainianum, concolor, curtisii, delenatii, exul, fairieanum, glaucophyllum, go... Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: From High Elevations

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago They are accustomed to pure water and if they are subjected to sodium, regardless of other factors, turn up their toes, especially P.delenatii and P. wardii. OD83- 30 Read More