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[paphfreak]

Been doing a lot of re-potting lately and decided to finally take some pictures.


barbatum

tranlienianum

delanatii alba

charlesworthii

concolor. not the best shape but I like it.

mastersianum x macabe

and I just noticed:


haynaldianum & lowii in bud

 

[abax]

From a Phrag freak to a Paph freak, that's a very nice group of blooms.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Lots of nice blooms. But perhaps photos in natural looking light instead of the red LEDs lol.

 

[paphfreak]

Rainy and cold out ...

 

[Ozpaph]

or auto correct the light source in the camer settings

 

[BrucherT]

Lovely stuff! I would also like to see these in natural light but lord I sure do understand the cold…

 

[paphfreak]

One day I will learn how to use my camera AND how to take good pictures.

 

[paphfreak]

Big, bright yellow thing appeared in the sky! Tried to take advantage.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Lovely colors!!

 

[Djthomp28]

What a delight!

 

[BrucherT]

What a cheering show! You just handed me the promise that I will make it to spring. Thank you!

 

[NEslipper]

Love the charlie in particular! I can't seem to get mine to bloom, congrats!

 

[BrucherT]

Love the charlie in particular! I can't seem to get mine to bloom, congrats!

Somebody in here has said to put it in the refrigerator crisper at night. I have two and if I don’t get a bud this year after 4 years waiting, that’s what’ll be happening next February.

 

[paphfreak]

I received three different ones from Hillsview Garden. Each one bloomed within 3-4 months. They were all great. Just ordered another one. I did place some outside during the day to get cooler temps and in the garage at night (to keep them from freezing). Waiting to see if they bloom.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Somebody in here has said to put it in the refrigerator crisper at night. I have two and if I don’t get a bud this year after 4 years waiting, that’s what’ll be happening next February.

What? The whole charlesworthii in fridge? Nooooo. They just need a temperature differential of 15-20 F in the fall/winter months. Some growths take 2-3 years to mature.

 

[BrucherT]

What? The whole charlesworthii in fridge? Nooooo. They just need a temperature differential of 15-20 F in the fall/winter months. Some growths take 2-3 years to mature.

Been waiting 5 years now. Acquired in bloom, so I know they have it in them. Yes, whole charlesworthii in fridge. Almost everything else I have gets enough differential and I don’t know Joe else to increase it. I’ll try with just one plant first. It’s not rare in collections and although I like it a lot, if the experiment fails on me at least it’s a lesson. But don’t worry, they still have at least one more year to disappoint me before I try the tough love.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Been waiting 5 years now. Acquired in bloom, so I know they have it in them. Yes, whole charlesworthii in fridge. Almost everything else I have gets enough differential and I don’t know Joe else to increase it. I’ll try with just one plant first. It’s not rare in collections and although I like it a lot, if the experiment fails on me at least it’s a lesson. But don’t worry, they still have at least one more year to disappoint me before I try the tough love.

What’s the lowest outside temperature in fall in your location?

 

[paphfreak]

In Chicago????

 

[BrucherT]

What’s the lowest outside temperature in fall in your location?

Hmm. Not sure what you mean? I don’t grow my slippers outside. But I don’t turn on my indoor heat until outdoor temps fall below 33.

Lowest indoor temps to which charlies have been subjected would be between 45 Fand 55 F, cool fall nights. They had some weeks of this coolness. They have it every year. Everybody gets to get cold in that front window.

 

[BrucherT]

In Chicago????

Lol yeah. I do keep my Neos out until 28 F if they’re dry. Sets their dormancy and makes winter easier. But I just assume the slippers would get eaten all up so they stay in the windows like the delicate refined Victorian ladies they are.