first ever flask, Paphiopedilum fairrieanum question

[Tom-DE]

5 years later, over the course of one week, first Paphiopedilum fairrieanum bud! “Porky’s” x “Pink Perfect” from Orchid Zone via Marni Turkel via eBay.

Congrats! That is pretty good considering it isn't a fast-growing species.

 

[Justin]

Great growing. Looking forward to the flower!

 

[Skoester]

I just got some from Green Barn Orchid Supplies recently...all sizes and styles. I like them. Very fast delivery.

Thanks, Tom! I’ll check them out.

 

[BrucherT]

I just got some from Green Barn Orchid Supplies recently...all sizes and styles. I like them. Very fast delivery.

lol I’m happy to but those are repurposed drink containers! I think that ironstone is from a “Naked” brand smoothie drink but I have some that are made from iced-tea beverage containers that have a concave bottom end, simulating Aircone on a small scale.

Glad you appreciate the roots. I find the roots on these to be a nightmare. They’re so fragile that repotting creates a lot of breakage and I have snapped the heads off several. I think I have 12 plants left, including two that I’m trying to rehab after all their roots snapped off. Sigh. Another plant was always the biggest but last year it sprang up a new fan without ever blooming.

 

[BrucherT]

Looking forward to seeing the blooms! Don’t know how many survived from your flask, but I’d be interested in purchasing some from you if you decide to part with any.

Also, I haven’t seen those deep clear pots before. Do you mind sharing the source? Those roots look great!

lol I’m happy to but those are repurposed drink containers! I think that particular one is from a “Naked” brand smoothie drink but I have some that are made from iced-tea beverage containers that have a concave bottom end, simulating Aircone on a small scale. I like tall, slender, square-shaped clear containers for these, as they seem to like to make long thin roots.

Glad you appreciate the roots. I find the roots on these to be a nightmare. They’re so fragile that repotting creates a lot of breakage and I have snapped the heads off several. I think I have 12 plants left, including two that I’m trying to rehab after all their roots snapped off. Sigh. Another plant was always the biggest but last year it sprang up a new fan without ever blooming.

 

[Roots]

Congratulations. Look at those beautiful roots! Can't wait to see the bloom. I read this post several months back. Just got my first flasks a few weeks ago. Wish I had remembered all the good info in this thread. Glad it resurfaced with your photos. Keep me in mind as well if you decide to sell any.