John M
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This plant lost all it's roots last summer. So, I repotted it and put it in the coldest spot in the greenhouse over the winter. It recovered nicely and produced this bloom last May.
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Paph. tigrinum
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paphjoint
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Very nice - well done !
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Ernie
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Nice.
-Ernie
-Ernie
WolfDog1 (C. Williams)
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Jealous
Very nice
Craig
Very nice
Craig
JeanLux
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bravo!!!! Great growing!!! Jean
emydura
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Nice save John. Stunning flower.
David
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Elena
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Great save! I love it, such a great species.
SlipperKing
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Jim Toomey
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WOW, I love it!
Nice, is it a cool grower?
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mkline3
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Beautiful! Good for you on not giving up on it!
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dan_t
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I think this is my new favourite species!! I love it!
Dan
Dan
Rick
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What did you pot it in John, and did you add any rooting boosters?
Rick
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I think they prefer cooler Eric. They come from Southern China at decent elevations. Probably not unlike P. hirsutisimum. I try to keep mine in the mid to high 80's for a max summer temp.
SlipperFan
Addicted
Wow!
Thanx, I wish I could find some decent size ones for less than $90!!!
John M
Orchid Addict
I can't remember about the potting mix, Rick. I'll have a look and get back to you on that. I do have some liquid rooting hormone; but, I also can't remember if I used it on this. I do know that once it was cleaned up and repotted, it was put on the bench to "do or die"....that is, it was not going to get fussed over any more than what it had received already. I did what I could and it was up to the plant whether or not it lived from that point on. I do think that the cool temps helped a lot in it's recovery. These guys seem to like it cool.
Rick
Well-Known Member
I wouldn't mind that either Eric, but they do grow fairly fast if you get some young'ns
I have the patience and attention span of a gnat! 
