Surprise Paph rothschildianum x sib (Knight Sunshine SM/JOGA x Taratula GM/JGP in Bud

[emydura]

I would say that first bud is not going to flower. I would be surprised if your increase in watering is responsible. The advice is normally to increase watering when in bud to ensure optimum development. Do you grow inside the house? Changes in humidity?

 

[My Green Pets]

I think that bud will open up, it's just getting ready.
On another topic, I feel like changing anything once in spike is risky.
Since it's a first bloom, not too concerned that it's not growing out perfectly.

 

[Nelson Wong]

I would say that first bud is not going to flower. I would be surprised if your increase in watering is responsible. The advice is normally to increase watering when in bud to ensure optimum development. Do you grow inside the house? Changes in humidity?

I grow them in the house under lights at 280PPFD. The humidity fluctuates between 50-76. I only increased watering when it was spiking and in bud. But this is a weaker Roth plant with around 8" to 9" leaves, I have other NBS roth that has 14"-17" leaves.

So maybe that is why the blooms are pausing and taking so long? I have