bloom removal paphs.

[redheedgeek]

when is a good time to remove the spent bloom on my paph spicerianum (still impressed with the extreme long lasting bloom). It lasted from full open second week in November till just a few days ago

jimmy

[patticake]

That's one of the things I love about Paphs! They last so long! As soon as it starts to look a little shabby, I would cut it back to the foliage. That way the energy in the plant can go to making new growth! Good luck!

[kmarch]

Call me lazy but I leave them until they drop off. If you find them unsightly as they're turning brown, you could remove them anytime.

[Ron]

Hi Jimmy.
If the plants are well grown and mature size, I leave my flowers on until they become shabby or worn out looking.
The plant should be able to hold the flower that long.
If its a small plant and first flowering I would take it off after a week so as to get the plant starting to produce more growths. Rather than just supporting the flowers.
I have seen seedling plants flower them self to death!

Cheerio
Ron

[redheedgeek]

thank you ron I'll go ahead and remove it is a little young but it already has several new growths .

[redheedgeek]

it is a little unsightly so i'm going to remove it tonight as usual thank you so much
jimmy

[redheedgeek]

thank you patti your on time as usual i'll go head and remove it it seems to be very healthy and already has several new growths\