I like it a lot, specially because it's such a tiny species BUT, next week an even smaller, rarer and gorgeous species finally comes home; 3, seed grown plants, 4 years old, reaching flowering size. Thank for watching.
Thanks, I do my best but it doesn't always work out the way I want it and not all my orchids look pristine. You'll find out in future videos. I don't have secrets and apart from the occasional seaweed boost, I only use Rain Mix as a fertilizer with every watering, I also buy my orchids at the best nurseries. Not the cheapest most of the time but good quality to start with. I rather get one very nice orchid than 3 crappy ones and over the years I've stayed with those I trust to buy from. Over the last 2 years, I changed my collection and shrunk it down. However I grow quite a few Paphiopedilum species now, including some very rare ones. I'm in Europe and I can send you the links but the pots are not that cheap and I rather share the webshop links by email so I don't advertise sellers, no problem. Just email me at marctoekieworld@yahoo.com and I'll get back to you within 24 hours. If you have more questions, please ask, I don't mind taking the time to answer them and share my experience of over 35 years of orchid growing in a home environment. Cheers, tanks for watching and placing a comment, much appreciated. 👍
Hi Marc, all looks very nice! My 2 paphs have not grown any roots over the last 2 years and I have not been able to correct the issue. Some answers to the following questions may help. What influenced your decision to change to these black pots? Do you use any supplemental artificial lighting for these paphs? And lastly, do these plants receive any direct unfiltered sunlight from the eastern window?
I'm not an expert on Paph's since I only started growing a few a year ago but I've been growing orchids for over 35 years now. I also visited some of the growing area's of orchids in Asia over the years. To answer your questions, it all depends on what type of Paph you try to grow. You've got the large, multi-floral ones, the mottled leaved ones, the miniature ones that come from higher up the hills and then there are the primary and more sophisticated hybrids like the bulldog types. Changing to these black pots is just a personal preference. These are Japanese made, specially for growing orchids with the mesh pot as a cone, to supply more airflow around the roods. I learned about this growing method many years ago when I grew a large collection of Neofinetia. The orchids in the the north-eastern window get filtered sunlight and a lot of airflow by keeping the window on a ledge day and night almost 24/7 in summer. I supplement with artificial lighting in winter but not too much, something like Phalaenopsis light. The large, multi-floral ones get much more (artificial) light all year long and grow in a warmer place (grow tent) in winter. To encourage root growth, you can add a bit of Akadama (used for bonsai) on top of the soil. This gives the plants a mineral boost. It actually is baked clay. Also putting some moss around the plant keeps the humidity up a bit, which will encourage (root) growth. Hope this helps.
This is such a beautiful Paphiopedilum and I do hope all your helenae settle in their new pots, which are stunning. Thank you for sharing Marc 😊
I like it a lot, specially because it's such a tiny species BUT, next week an even smaller, rarer and gorgeous species finally comes home; 3, seed grown plants, 4 years old, reaching flowering size. Thank for watching.
Nice looking pots.
Thanks, I love them
Your plants are always so beautiful! Do you mind sharing where you purchase your pots? Thank you for sharing your collection with everyone
Thanks, I do my best but it doesn't always work out the way I want it and not all my orchids look pristine. You'll find out in future videos. I don't have secrets and apart from the occasional seaweed boost, I only use Rain Mix as a fertilizer with every watering, I also buy my orchids at the best nurseries. Not the cheapest most of the time but good quality to start with. I rather get one very nice orchid than 3 crappy ones and over the years I've stayed with those I trust to buy from. Over the last 2 years, I changed my collection and shrunk it down. However I grow quite a few Paphiopedilum species now, including some very rare ones. I'm in Europe and I can send you the links but the pots are not that cheap and I rather share the webshop links by email so I don't advertise sellers, no problem. Just email me at marctoekieworld@yahoo.com and I'll get back to you within 24 hours. If you have more questions, please ask, I don't mind taking the time to answer them and share my experience of over 35 years of orchid growing in a home environment. Cheers, tanks for watching and placing a comment, much appreciated. 👍
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Thank you for sharing! They are beautiful 😍 How often do you water them?
Thanks, depending on wtemperature and time of year, I water 2 to 3 times a week, always water containing RainMix fertilizer in the recommended dosage.
@@TOEKIEWORLDMarc thank you, I wish you all the best
Hi Marc, all looks very nice! My 2 paphs have not grown any roots over the last 2 years and I have not been able to correct the issue. Some answers to the following questions may help. What influenced your decision to change to these black pots? Do you use any supplemental artificial lighting for these paphs? And lastly, do these plants receive any direct unfiltered sunlight from the eastern window?
I'm not an expert on Paph's since I only started growing a few a year ago but I've been growing orchids for over 35 years now. I also visited some of the growing area's of orchids in Asia over the years.
To answer your questions, it all depends on what type of Paph you try to grow. You've got the large, multi-floral ones, the mottled leaved ones, the miniature ones that come from higher up the hills and then there are the primary and more sophisticated hybrids like the bulldog types.
Changing to these black pots is just a personal preference. These are Japanese made, specially for growing orchids with the mesh pot as a cone, to supply more airflow around the roods. I learned about this growing method many years ago when I grew a large collection of Neofinetia.
The orchids in the the north-eastern window get filtered sunlight and a lot of airflow by keeping the window on a ledge day and night almost 24/7 in summer.
I supplement with artificial lighting in winter but not too much, something like Phalaenopsis light.
The large, multi-floral ones get much more (artificial) light all year long and grow in a warmer place (grow tent) in winter.
To encourage root growth, you can add a bit of Akadama (used for bonsai) on top of the soil. This gives the plants a mineral boost. It actually is baked clay. Also putting some moss around the plant keeps the humidity up a bit, which will encourage (root) growth.
Hope this helps.
@@TOEKIEWORLDMarc Thank you for the reply and helpful details.