Jaljala
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I got this plant from JohnM a year ago and it is enjoying its new home 
Phragmipedium schlimii
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Look at the roots on that youngster!!! Is this the first
bloom?
bloom?
Jaljala
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No, second spike (2 different growths) for me in one year, but I believe it bloomed for John before he sold it to me.
Phrag-Plus
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Nice!
SlipperFan
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I agree -- very nice.
blondie
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Very lovely amazing roots, I wish mine you flower
Good roots. Any cultural tips?
Jaljala
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I use a modified Semi-Hydro technique (inspired by Ray), instead of expanded clay pellets I use Orchiata bark (medium) 2/3 and perlite or pumice 1/3. There are 2 holes drilled on the side of the pot around 1 inch from the bottom.
Watering a lot, 2-3 times a week, freely, the bark stay wet all the time (unless I go away, but I havent had any trouble even with no watering for up to 2 weeks). Fertilize with K-lite around 50ppmN, in alternance with Kelp fertilizer.
They are grown under T5 HO fluo lights in basement.
Watering a lot, 2-3 times a week, freely, the bark stay wet all the time (unless I go away, but I havent had any trouble even with no watering for up to 2 weeks). Fertilize with K-lite around 50ppmN, in alternance with Kelp fertilizer.
They are grown under T5 HO fluo lights in basement.
