Some Sucess & new plant

[Tommy]

Ascda. Susan Ong 'Ah Mooi'

First time to bloom in my care hopefully.



V. Pakchong Blue

Nearly lost it . it was in an open basket just couldn't keep it moist enough.So i put it in a pot. with a good mix all new leaves except for the five at the bottom wish me luck.




Paphiopedilum

Got this a Lowes last year it had just finished blooming for $5.00. while it was in bloom it was $34.00. growing well, do you think it will bloom soon.what is the blooming time for Paphs.the light wasn't to good looks better than the picture.




Thanks for looking. Tommy

[pikevi]

Wow, the Ascocenda looks great. I have an Ascda. which is so small I am sure it will take years for it to bloom.

Great plants and very nice photography.

I think when you get new growth in Paph. it will lead to new blooms or so I read somewhere.

Good luck with the new blooms.

[snowballsarebad]

your plants look great! Even the vanda that you nearly lost. Looks quite healthy to me!

[Vivienne]

Nicely grown Tommy - they all look very healthy!! I just received my first Vanda and Ascocenda - the vanda is not in good shape. Seeing that you have been able to bring yours back, it gives me hope!

[jerrymeola]

Paphs are the one orchid that does not have a bloom season time. They can bloom anytime they want and can unfortunately skip years.

The plant growth that was in bloom will not bloom again and normally dies off, so do not be concerned if leaves yellow and die on that part.

You seem to have two new growths, which is where the new flowers will originate.

[brookn]

Nice growing. Can't wait to see the blooms.

[Tobi]

Great looking orchids and super pics. They all look very healthy. Post some
pics when they bloom.

[tom499]

I am so jealous of that ascen. I have two Vanda's which are making leaves and roots, but arent flowering

Think im gonna have to put some old TV dishes covered in foil under them, try and boost the light in the greenhouse

[kmarch]

Originally Posted by pikevi

I think when you get new growth in Paph. it will lead to new blooms or so I read somewhere.

You got it form one of my posts pikevi. Paphs often begin to grow new growths and flower spikes at about the same time.

Tommy, With respect to Jerry's expertise and experience, I do find that many Paphs will bloom seasonally in winter/spring, especially those that prefer ot grow cool, though some will just bloom whenever they feel like it.

[pikevi]

Thank you, kmarch. I am sorry that I did not remember where I got the info from. I have been gathering as much info on orchids as possible and I can't remember the sources.