Paph helenae x fairreanum

[IvoPhal]

I made a mistake probably, above mentioned Paph was in small pot ant I repotted in 3,5 inch with bark and pumice. Than added several times dolomite lime.
I read somewhere here that’sHelenae are acid loving and prefer smaller pots.
Paph has little bit yellowing leaves and I feel that’s something is not going like it should be….

 

[Ozpaph]

photo please.
repot the plant?

 

[IvoPhal]

 

[IvoPhal]

Actually I try again DB, wait and see…

 

[gonewild]

Looks to me like the oldest leaf on the oldest growth is finished and coming off naturally. But perfect insurance to use the Dragons Blood.

 

[IvoPhal]

Thank you very much indeed !

 

[big923cattleya]

I am growing plain helenae and a few hybrids. They are under lights at 1,600 foot candles. I have 5 clones of the species and one I bought in early July is in bud. They seem to be thriving.
I am growing in a fine sized or seedling mix. 50% orchiata, 25% charcoal and 25% perlite. I am fertilizing once every other watering. The pots sit on ‘egg crate’ in a bit of water. The water evaporates within 3-4 days exposing the egg crate. Then I water. So maybe once a week.
I am running my lights for 11 hours and the humidity level in my orchid area is between 70-90%. When the lights are on, a fan blows gently over the plants.
I have a few henryanums next to them and they look great as well. What am I feeding them with? 20-20-20 and I add some cal mag. As soon as my old brain remembers, I want to incorporate Kelpak into my plant care system.

 

[IvoPhal]

Thanks a lot, I just now noticed your explicit guidance! Sorry don not replying earlier!
Very valuable information for me, you save my headache, I’m serious about that.

 

[big923cattleya]

Me?
If it is, you are welcome.

 

[IvoPhal]

Yes, sir. Really appreciate the information, thank you again.