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Originally Posted by Catcym  Now questions are:
1. How do I get it re-bloom? |
Give it good culture and be patient. If you do not yet have one, get a good Paph culture sheet like the one given out by the AOS
AOS | Home or the one on this forum.
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Originally Posted by Catcym The Name from the pot is Paph Lawrenceanum X ruby Sands
Thanks for any feedbacks ! |
I need to correct the name.
Paph lawrencianum is a species (found in nature) and therefore the second part of the name is not capitalized.
Paph Ruby Sands is a hybrid, therefore the entire name is capitalized.
You have what we call a "mottle-leaf paph" more specifically a Maudiae-type. They take low to medium light (which makes them ideal for in-home growing), intermediate temperatures, and they like to be kept gently and evenly moist. Never allow them to dry out.
Paphs must have a fresh environment and so they are typically repotted every year to keep the medium fresh. They also do best with good air circulation.
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Originally Posted by Catcym 2. It is normal for old growth to die to have room for new growth. |
It is not necessary for the old growth do die off to make room for a new growth. New growths sometimes start while the mature growth is still in bloom. Paphs start new growth at approximately the same time they bloom so if you see a new growth starting, also look for a spike. If your Paph is starting to spike, keep an eye out for new growths at the base of the plant.
Old growths will eventually die off but they usually hang on for several years before they loose their leaves.