Paph. Raisen Pie

[sandra]

This is the 3rd bud since I've had it (April '07). It (almost) immediately grew another bud after the first was spent and that bud blasted...still don't know what I did wrong. It was huge, would have been gorgeous but....

then....a few months ago my cat decided to snack on it's leaves. It's now out of her reach and I've also put the plant out of my view....it hurts to see what's been done, I almost threw it out.

If this one makes it without blasting (anybody have advice on how to prevent that?), I'm going to order a bulldog Paph. that I've been wanting forever.

[Ron]

Hi Sandra.
I find some of the Maudiae Paphs will abort the buds if the size of the plant is not very big.
Especially in first bloomers.
The plant looks health enough to flower well but, guess its size (age) may have caused the problem.
Better luck with the second flower spike as the can be very nice flowers
Cheerio
Ron

[jay]

A change in environment could have caused the blast as well.

I love Raisin Pie. Please keep us updated.

[patticake]

Sandra, Had you just gotten it when it blasted? I've heard that they need time to adjust sometimes... Your plant looks good! Keep the faith!

[Tobi]

Sorry about the bud blast Sandra, but as others have stated, could have been from
a couple of reasons. Keep with it and I'm sure you will eventually be rewarded. I want
to see a picture of that baby when it blooms!!

[sandra]

Thanks for the tips everyone. When I got this plant, the bud was just beginning and the adjustment to enviornment had no adverse effects to it going on to bloom. It was the second bud that blasted.

Here's what the first flower looked like.



The chewed up, ugly leaves prevent me from enjoying this new bud growing. The plant is so ugly now. I am just going to have to buy a new Paph. to get my mind off of this ugly duckling.

P.S. Patticake, have a look in the Aspasia thread. I posted new pics yesterday. 3 buds (I think that's what they are) are growing on mine!

[patticake]

oooo! O.k.- I'll go now... So what if I'm late for work! This is exciting!