Basic phragmipedium care

[Slipper lover]

I am just starting to get into phragmipedium orchids and I am wondering adout the basic care of them . I only have one at the moment but theses weekend I am getting 3 more

 

[monocotman]

Try the search function on this site.
There is plenty of information here.
David

 

[NYEric]

Welcome to the forum from NYC. Depends on which species/parent. Many of them grow wet and they can take decent Sun.

 

[Slipper lover]

Well currently I have a phrag Don wimder are there any specific needs for these type of species

 

[suzyquec]

Welcome-I hope you enjoy your new Slipper Orchids. But be careful they are addictive.

Suzy

 

[Slipper lover]

Hi suzyquec I know there addictive but they are so pretty

 

[monocotman]

Don Wimber is a besseae hybrid and like it wet.
I grow mine indoors with lower humidity than a greenhouse so I keep it sat in about 1cm of water year round. It loves it. The last spike was three feet high.
Others just water theirs a lot. Nearly every day. You have to work out what works for you. I am lazy and sitting them in water is the easiest solution. I need to top the water up about once a week,
David

 

[Slipper lover]

Okay so if you set them in water all the time do will the roots rot because of all of the water or are they fine just sitting in water

 

[monocotman]

Mine are fine sitting in water and some roots actually grow into the water. They do not rot,
David

 

[Slipper lover]

Thank you that is very helpful

 

[abax]

On the other hand, I grow in a very humid greenhouse and
don't set the plants in water, but do water about every other day and fertilize once a week in good weather. I leave them alone on over cast, rainy days.

 

[Slipper lover]

Any type of fertilizers or suppliments

 

[abax]

I use K-Lite. You can find a supplier via google. I've forgotten whether Ray at FirstRays is still selling K-Lite.

 

[Linus_Cello]

I use K-Lite. You can find a supplier via google. I've forgotten whether Ray at FirstRays is still selling K-Lite.

He is not, but Kelly's Korner is:
http://www.slippertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=42711