Paphs are such a diverse group that you should have no problem adding some hybrids or even species to almost any collection, regardless of your growing conditions, even if you are already growing just other non-orchidaceous plants.

Because most Paphs can be grown with less light than many other types of orchids, and are more tolerant of low humidity than many other types of orchids, they are excellent candidates for both windowsill and underlight culture. We grew them successfully both ways for many years before building our first greenhouse. Windowsill growers need to be aware of the amount and duration of light available at the window, as well as the temperature fluctuations where they propose to grow their plants.

There are three basic reasons for this. First, although capsules from some types of crosses can yield high numbers of plants, in general the yields of Paph seedlings are lower from any given capsule than for many other types of orchids. And, as 'Murphy' would have it, it always seems that the more desirable the cross, the lower the yield. Secondly, it can also take longer to grow some Paphs up to blooming size than many other types of orchids.

No. Contrary to popular belief, orchids are not difficult to grow. Orchids just have a different set of cultural needs. Like any other type of plants, orchids need water, fertilizer, light and air. Orchids adapt well to the environment of the average home.

No. Many orchids thrive under normal household temperatures. For best results, provide nighttime temperatures of 60 to 65?F and daytime temperatures 75 to 85?F. Other orchids, such as Cymbidiums, Miltonias and Odontoglossums, tend to prefer cool temperatures. For best results, provide nighttime temperatures of 50 to 55oF and daytime temperatures of 60 to 80oF. Place the plants near a cool window in the home. In temperate regions, the plants may be grown outside under a protected patio.

I mainly grow in two indoor locations; the first is a long expanse of windows with a southern exposure, partially shaded by a large Jonquil Tree. The plants receive some direct sunlight, which is appreciated by the Phragmipediums and Paphs. of the subgenus Corypetalum. The other large growing area is a large expanse of industrial shelving, retrofited with flourescent shop lights.

Yes, but...Orchid seed is very fine and dust-like, without the nutritive endosperm present in almost all more-commonly-grown flowering plants. For this reason, orchid seed can only be grown under a very specialized set of conditions usually beyond the capability of home growers. Orchid seed must be grown in a sterile culture, not unlike that used in hospitals.

Yes, in some areas. Especially if you live in a frost-free or nearly frost-free area, there are a wide variety of orchids that will grow very happily with light shade out-of-doors year round. Where winters are cold, orchids can be grown on the patio or under trees in the warmer months when frost does not threaten. This if often a wonderful solution for orchid growers in colder climates, and enables the plants to grow so much better than they would if left indoors all year.

None. Orchids do not grow in soil. In the wild, most orchids are found high above the jungle floor, in the tree canopy. For best results, orchids should be grown either in New Zealand sphagnum moss, fine orchid bark mix or medium orchid bark Mix. Orchids must be grown in pots with good drainage. Soil is bad for the plants because it cuts off air circulation at the roots and blocks the drainage of water.

The simple answer: Yes. Especially if you live in a frost-free or near-frost-free area, there is a wide variety of orchids that will grow and flower with light shade outdoors year round. Where winters are cold, orchids can be grown on the patio or under trees in the warmer months when frost does not threaten. This is often a wonderful solution for orchid growers in colder climates, and enables the plants to grow so much better than they would if left indoors all year.

Several flight experiments have been performed on plants, particularly on wheat. Part of the grass family, wheat is known as a cereal crop and typically used in making bread. In a microgravity environment, germinating seeds tend to grow normally with the shoots growing towards the light (positive phototropism). The roots do not exhibit phototropism, and they tend to grow whichever way they please. They will, nonetheless, usually stay within the moist medium in which the plant is growing.

No, but close. We are still balancing the size of our electronic catalog with the time it takes to access the information. We currently have about 95% of our varieties on our site. You are welcome to call if you don't see a variety you want, we are probably growing it. If you are looking for an item from last year's catalog that is not on the site, call us, we may have a limited supply available. We offer a 100% unconditional guarantee.

I actually raise my Paphs on tables with humidity trays along an expansive run of windows (they're almost like a greenhouse) which have semi-shaded southern exposure which I'm told is too much light. However, I have not had problems with "sunburn". The Phrags (with the exception of the terrestrial caudatum types) are grown in trays which collect the irrigation water and allow the Phrags to "soak" for a day or two before the water evaporates; THEY LOVE THIS.

its botanical name suggests, the tea plant is a variety of camellia, and like other camellias it can be cultivated in a home garden. It is not well suited to indoor cultivation, though. It grows best outdoors in climates like its native ones: temperate, with warm summers and cool (not cold) winters. In the United States, the best climate is probably like that found in the Carolinas.

The quick answer to this question is a short and easy one to give: you water the plants when they need to be watered. Generally speaking, Paphs should be allowed to dry out slightly to moderately before they are watered. This allows the roots of the plants access to air, and encourages them to seek out sources of water within the pot.

Conservatories can have extreme environments as they can be very hot in the day and cold at night, this is not ideal for orchids. To make it 'orchid-friendly' shade it and keep well ventilated in summer and provide warmth and insulation for winter.