Friday, January 9, 2015

Paphiopedilum exul

This is one of my most favourite Paphs because it can be easily flowered in Singapore.  Found in Thailand from sea level to a maximum height of 50m.  Only 50m! It is even found growing in full sun! It is also tolerant of many types of medium but generally i use a stony mix with pine bark and some compost thrown in.  I shade them but i think i may be giving too much shade.  Now i am trying to see if they will flower better if given more light.

These plants are growing in front of the window and shaded by the roof.
They are sheltered from rain and direct sun but the area is very bright. The next flower should appear in a couple of weeks and if it turns out to be different from the first then it would be a bonus.


    The pic above shows the top flower.
    The pic below is the developing flower spike in front.

 These are some of the pots that i placed in the open so that they can receive more sunlight.      Hopefully a miracle will happen soon.




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