Paphiopedilum barbatum

[Spaph]

Amazing growing, blooming and clone!

 

[Stone]

I haven't seen one offered here in 3 years! Not a plant or a seedling or flask.
What's all that about? I didn't think they were that rare...I would love 1 or 5 of these!

 

[Paul]

I haven't seen one offered here in 3 years! Not a plant or a seedling or flask.
What's all that about? I didn't think they were that rare...I would love 1 or 5 of these!

OK I will self it but unfortunatley, it will be a few years to see them blooming

 

[eggshells]

Amazing growths. Congrats.

 

[Stone]

OK I will self it but unfortunatley, it will be a few years to see them blooming

Thanks Paul!

 

[SlipperKing]

That's one rock'in pot of barbatum buddy! Fine job you have done.

 

[Ryan]

Wow !!

 

[Ryan]

May I ask how old this plant is ?
Ryan

 

[Trithor]

Nicely balanced blooms, enviable culture, well done!

 

[Paul]

May I ask how old this plant is ?
Ryan

I don't know, because it was a nice division (3-4 growths) when I bought it 3 or 4 years ago. now it has triple size at least and it should double in size every two years if I continue to do the right things

 

[Happypaphy7]

Oh, wow~
That is an inspiration! Thanks for sharing!

By the way, what do you mean by "power grade" when you mentioned the size of orchiata you use??
and what kind of water do you use? and how much of what type of fertilizers do you use??

I'm sure it's just a super clone, but just wondering how you maintain a great plant.

 

[Paul]

Thank you!

Orchiata Power is 12-18mm grade

It's grow very shaded and quite humid. Water is municipal water once (pH 7 and EC 300µS/cm), and rain water + complete fertilizer (mineral with ammonitrate + organic with kelp extract, pH is also 7 and EC 300-350µS/cm)